Saudi Arabia has ordered the resumption of imports of goods from Lebanon after a ban that lasted over five years, according to journalist Yaron Schneider (N12). The ban, imposed in April 2021, originally targeted fruit and vegetable imports over concerns that trade was exploited to smuggle Captagon amphetamine-type drugs.
Saudi Arabia has authorized the renewal of imports from Lebanon, lifting a blanket ban imposed in April 2021, according to a report by journalist Yaron Schneider (N12). The original prohibition primarily targeted Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments, after Riyadh cited the exploitation of trade routes to smuggle Captagon — a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant — associated with Hezbollah-linked networks. The ban had remained in place for over five years, cutting off a key export market for Lebanese agricultural producers. No further details on the scope or timeline of the renewed trade have yet been reported. The Zioneer has previously covered measures by Lebanon to block fiber-optic imports, aimed at curbing Hezbollah's drone capabilities — a separate development in the regional economic and security picture.
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