drugs
Five foreigners sentenced to death for smuggling 3 tons of hash into Egypt
Egypt
June 3, 2013
Five foreigners sentenced to death for smuggling 3 tons of hash into Egypt
The Hurghada Criminal Court, on Monday, sentenced five foreigners to death for smuggling 3 tons of hash into the country…
55 undocumented migrants arrested, drugs seized
Egypt
April 10, 2013
55 undocumented migrants arrested, drugs seized
Border troops with the military’s southern command arrested 55 migrants attempting to cross into Egypt.
Dope distractions: Can sport keep children away from drugs?
Life & Style
February 25, 2013
Dope distractions: Can sport keep children away from drugs?
We often believe that getting children involved in sports will keep them away from smoking, drinking and doing drugs. Without…
Border troops seize 6 tons of drugs in Port Said
Egypt
January 29, 2013
Border troops seize 6 tons of drugs in Port Said
Border troops in Port Said have seized a lorry carrying around 6 tons of marijuana, known as ‘bango’ in Egyptian…
Govt to increase drug prices after 2012 production losses
Business
January 8, 2013
Govt to increase drug prices after 2012 production losses
A government official has denied rumors that the Health Ministry is expected to increase the price of 572 drugs, saying…
Drug dealing main financier of terrorism, says pan-Arab official
Egypt
October 3, 2012
Drug dealing main financier of terrorism, says pan-Arab official
Mohammed bin Ali Kuman, secretary general of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, said drug dealing is the main financier…
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations
Health & Fitness
May 16, 2012
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations
Drug addiction is a major problem in Cairo, but one that is very rarely written about or discussed in politics…
Saudi legal expert: Gizawy sentence could be pardoned or reduced by king
Egypt
May 15, 2012
Saudi legal expert: Gizawy sentence could be pardoned or reduced by king
An Egyptian lawyer who was arrested in Saudi Arabia on charges of smuggling banned pills could be pardoned by the…
Cairo at forefront of growing drug abuse problem in Egypt, research shows
Egypt
April 25, 2012
Cairo at forefront of growing drug abuse problem in Egypt, research shows
Drug abuse has increased in Egypt during the past five years, with the highest addiction rate in Cairo, according to…
Cairo airport authorities seize drugs smuggled by Dutch passenger
Egypt
April 21, 2012
Cairo airport authorities seize drugs smuggled by Dutch passenger
Cairo International Airport authorities have said they seized large amounts of drugs that a Dutch passenger was attempting to smuggle…