The Egyptian authorities have uncovered new details in the case of a couple from Nasr City, with the husband facing charges of drug trafficking and possession of a weapon without a license. According to investigations by the public prosecutor, the couple's case began with the arrest of the wife, Dina, after she posted videos and live streams on social media about her husband's arrest. The videos allegedly described the circumstances of her husband's arrest and claims of police misconduct.
The investigations, which were documented in a report by Al-Masry Al-Youm, revealed that the husband, Youssef, a 22-year-old known as "the Syrian," was arrested in the International Park in Nasr City. The arrest was made after a tip-off that he was trafficking narcotics, specifically hashish and ice, to young people frequenting the park. The report stated that Youssef used the park as a location for his illicit activities, riding a motorcycle without license plates.
The authorities conducted a search and found Youssef in possession of narcotics, including a large quantity of hashish and ice. The investigations also revealed that a search of his home and other locations yielded additional evidence, including a firearm and a quantity of money. The seized items included a black bag containing a golden pouch with a large piece of brown material suspected to be hashish, as well as a sum of money amounting to 66,200 Egyptian pounds.
The public prosecutor's investigation included a detailed account of the events leading to Youssef's arrest. According to the report, Youssef was apprehended after a source provided information about his activities in the International Park. The authorities then conducted a surveillance operation, which led to his arrest and the seizure of the aforementioned items.
During interrogation, Youssef denied the charges of drug trafficking and possession of a weapon. He provided his account of the events, stating that he was approached by police officers who asked him about people involved in drug trafficking. Youssef claimed that he was taken to his mother's home, where a search was conducted, and then to his wife's home, where additional searches were carried out.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the wife's social media posts about her husband's arrest. The posts allegedly contained claims of police misconduct and prompted an investigation into her activities. The authorities ultimately arrested her on charges of publishing false news.
The investigations into the couple's activities are ongoing, with the public prosecutor reviewing the evidence and determining the next steps in the case. The authorities have emphasized their commitment to combating drug trafficking and addressing related crimes.
Key points
- The Egyptian authorities have arrested a couple from Nasr City on charges of drug trafficking and possession of a weapon.
- The husband, Youssef, was found in possession of narcotics, including hashish and ice, in the International Park.
- The wife, Dina, was arrested on charges of publishing false news after posting videos about her husband's arrest on social media.
