Four Suspects Killed, Others Arrested in Egypt as Drugs and Weapons Valued at EGP 144 Million Seized

Four suspected criminals were killed and others arrested in an Egyptian security operation involving the seizure of drugs and weapons valued at EGP 144 million.

The operation targeted criminal groups operating across several governorates. Authorities described those involved as highly dangerous.

Information and investigations by the Public Security Sector and the sector responsible for combating narcotics and unlicensed weapons and ammunition identified the groups’ activities, according to the Interior Ministry.

The investigations were conducted in coordination with relevant ministry agencies. The supplied account did not identify the governorates involved or specify how many people were arrested.

No further details were provided about the circumstances of the four deaths or the types and quantities of drugs and weapons seized.