Syria seizes raptor smuggling at Lebanon border, steps up anti-poaching in Badia

Syrian Customs intercepted a raptor smuggling attempt at the Jousieh crossing with Lebanon, while authorities intensify enforcement against illegal hunting in the Syrian Badia. The incident signals a crackdown on wildlife trafficking, though the scale and impact remain unclear. This is a law-enforcement action with limited direct market or geopolitical significance.

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