Security forces launch major operation in Southern Military Zone

Security forces launch major operation in Southern Military Zone

Egypt’s Armed Forces, in cooperation with Interior Ministry units, carried out a large-scale campaign in the Southern Military Zone targeting criminal hotspots exploited by organized networks for illegal activities including drug and arms trafficking, unlicensed gold mining, and human smuggling. The raids led to the arrest of 87 Egyptians and 136 foreigners, along with 14 vehicles, wireless communication devices, cash in local and foreign curren…

Egypt detains 136 foreigners and 87 citizens in southern military sweep against illegal mining and trafficking - Dailynewsegypt

Egypt’s law enforcement forces have detained 87 Egyptian citizens and 136 foreign nationals during a large-scale security operation against criminal networks in the Southern Military Region, the Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson said in a Monday statement. The campaign targeted criminal hotbeds utilized by illicit organizations to conduct activities including weapons and drug trafficking, illegal gold mining, and undocumented migration, accordi…