Reported by Mostafa Aslani

A recent investigative report by French weekly Le Point, titled “Iran, Colombia, Lebanon, France… Hezbollah’s Billions,” exposes the expansion of the Iranian-backed militia’s financial resources. The report details Hezbollah’s involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering across several countries.

Drug Trade as a Funding Source

Le Point alleges that Hezbollah’s drug trafficking operation, originally focused on Latin America, has expanded to include money laundering in France. The report claims Hezbollah uses luxury car purchases and laundered funds to acquire ammonium nitrate, a key component in explosives, within France.

The investigation highlights Hezbollah’s growing financial and military power, including increased influence over Lebanon’s struggling government. Le Point identifies Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil as key regions where Hezbollah has been active for over three decades.

Colombia: A Source of Cocaine

According to the report, containers filled with Hezbollah-linked drugs depart Colombia for Lebanon, Kuwait, Israel, and even the United States. Le Point emphasizes the importance of Colombian cocaine as a primary source of funding for Hezbollah, with the U.S. Treasury Department identifying over 2,000 individuals and companies linked to the group’s drug trafficking activities.

IRGC and Hezbollah: A Partnership in Crime

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) plays a central role in directing Hezbollah’s drug trade. To facilitate smuggling, both groups have secured control over key routes, including the Iraq-Iran border, Lebanon, Syria, and the entire corridor from the Mediterranean Sea to Tehran.

Read full report: https://irannewsupdate.com/news/news-digest/iranian-regimes-shadow-hezbollahs-global-network-of-drugs-money-laundering-and-weapons/?amp