Clashes Break Out in Al-Bukamal Between A Patrol and Militia Due to Smuggling

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DeirEzzor24 exclusive report:

A joint patrol, led by customs officials, raided a smuggled tobacco warehouse in the Tuybah neighborhood of Al-Bukamal city in eastern Deir ez-Zor, according to a local reporter of DeirEzzor24.

Accoding to our reporter, the warehouse belongs to the leadership of the National Defense Militia in Al-Bukamal, which led to the intervention of National Defense militia members, resulting in a gunfire exchange between the two sides. The patrol eventually withdrew out of fear that the situation might escalate into a larger confrontation.

The National Defense militia is involved in various smuggling operations, including tobacco and drugs.