2 criminals killed, officer injured in drug-trafficking raid

CAIRO – 24 May 2018: Security forces raided the country’s notorious drug-trafficking desert area of Al-Sehr W Al-Jamal (Charm and Beauty) on Wednesday and killed two criminals during a police shootout that also led to the injury of an officer.

According to the Security Directorate of Ismailia governorate, and based on information gathered by the security apparatus, security forces have been tracking down a dangerous criminal taking shelter in the area of Al-Sehr W Al-Jamal, which is located on the desert road linking the governorates of Ismailia and Suez.

The investigations further revealed that the criminal, who was among the two killed by security forces during Wednesday’s desert sweep, was found to have had a lengthy criminal record, including 13 different cases with various charges relating to drug trafficking, forced robbery, possessing unlicensed weapons and murder.

“The accused and his aide sensed the arrival of the forces and initiated by firing heavy weapons, and security forces managed to deter them and cordoned off the area and took control of the situation,” the statement read.

A machine gun, 250 bullets and related chambers, a CZ 9mm pistol, large quantities of heroin, five digital scales, 10 mobile phones, an unlicensed motorcycle, and LE 23,000 ($1,284) were in possession of the criminals.

A short time later, the public prosecution was reported to have been officially notified and pertinent investigations were launched accordingly.