Egyptian authorities conducted a large-scale campaign in the city of Marsa Matruh on Friday evening, September 26, 2026, to combat illegal construction. The campaign was carried out in accordance with the directives of Governor Dr. Mohamed Al-Zamlout to intensify field campaigns and confront any construction work carried out in violation of laws and regulations.
The campaign, led by Major General Mohamed Rajeeb, head of the Marsa Matruh city council, resulted in the seizure of a property on Libya Street, where construction work was about to begin on the eighth floor without obtaining the necessary legal permit. This action was taken in line with the policy of addressing illegal construction at its inception and not allowing any further construction work that could lead to an increase in the size of the violation.
Upon detecting the violation, immediate action was taken against the property, including dismantling the wooden formwork prepared for pouring the eighth floor and confiscating the equipment used in the illegal construction work. These actions were carried out in accordance with the legal procedures followed in such cases.
The Marsa Matruh city council emphasized that it would continue to carry out field campaigns in various areas of the city to monitor any construction work carried out in violation of the law and take the necessary legal action against violators. The council stressed the importance of adhering to the necessary licenses and legal requirements before commencing any construction work.
The campaign was carried out in coordination with the executive and security agencies, including the management of disturbances and the police department. The campaign resulted in the taking of legal action against the property and equipment found on site.
The authorities in Marsa Matruh confirmed that they would continue to coordinate between the executive and security agencies to implement campaigns that ensure rapid response to violations, particularly construction work carried out without licenses, and work to remove or stop them at the outset in accordance with the law.
At the conclusion of the campaign, the necessary legal action was taken against the violating property, with continued follow-up to ensure that no further illegal construction work was carried out. This comes as part of the efforts of the governorate and city council to maintain urban discipline and confront any violations in various areas of Marsa Matruh.
Key points
- The Egyptian authorities have stepped up efforts to combat unauthorized construction in Matruh.
- A property on Libya Street was seized, and equipment was confiscated.
- The authorities have vowed to continue their crackdown on unauthorized construction.
