Syria's transitional government has recently discovered remnants of the chemical weapons program established under former President Bashar al-Assad. This includes raw materials and munitions similar to those used in notorious gas attacks during the civil war. Eighteen individuals, including high-ranking military and political officials, have been detained, with some already under international sanctions. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) reported that inspectors found numerous undeclared chemical munitions, including rockets and aerial bombs, during inspections at previously undisclosed sites. These materials are reportedly linked to chemical attacks in Ghouta in August 2013 and Al-Lataminah in March 2017. The Syrian government, seeking to strengthen ties with Western nations, has committed to working with the international community to eliminate its chemical weapons stockpiles. This effort follows a history of chemical weapon use by the Assad regime, despite Syria's declaration of its chemical arsenal in 2013. The OPCW estimates that many sites in Syria still require inspection to ensure compliance with international standards.