Illegal immigration attempts by 61 people foiled

CAIRO – 24 October 2017: Border guards of the western military zone foiled illegal immigration attempts by 61 people of different nationalities.

In a statement on Tuesday, Military Spokesman Tamer el Refaie said this falls within the framework of the Armed Forces' non-stop efforts meant to secure state borders.

He added that four four-wheel drive vehicles were seized carrying 3 million narcotic pills and 120 kilograms of hashish.

He noted that six persons of different nationalities were also arrested.