Damascus, May 28 (SANA) Canadian Ambassador to Syria Gregory Galligan said the discovery of materials linked to the chemical weapons program of the ousted regime highlights the importance of continuing international verification and accountability efforts, stressing that these developments reinforce the path toward uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable.
In a post on X Thursday, Galligan noted that continued work on the chemical weapons file was one of the reasons Canada allocated $5 million in April 2026 to support the work of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in Syria.
The Permanent Mission of Syria to the OPCW had announced Tuesday that search and investigation operations carried out by the competent authorities led to the identification of sites linked to the ousted regime’s chemical program, and the discovery of munitions and materials used in the production of sarin gas, in addition to mixing and storage equipment.
The mission stated that specialized teams found 54 aerial bombs similar to those used in the 2017 Ltamenah attacks, 25 surface-to-surface munitions similar to those used in the 2013 Ghouta attack, precursor materials used in sarin production, and mixing and storage equipment linked to the chemical program.
The Syrian Permanent Mission to the OPCW verified that all hazardous materials and recovered munitions have been transported under heavy security to high-containment, specialized facilities. They will remain sequestered there until they can be completely neutralized and destroyed under the direct, physical supervision of incoming OPCW inspection teams, guaranteeing zero risk to local civilians, the environment, or regional security.
Furthermore, the Syrian authorities announced a sweeping security clampdown connected to the discoveries, confirming the arrest of 18 high-value individuals directly implicated in running and hiding the ousted regime’s clandestine chemical program.
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