Egyptian forces thwart drug smuggling attempt on Egyptian-Israeli border

CAIRO - 16 January 2024: Egyptian forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs on the Egyptian-Israeli border south of the Awja crossing, a security source confirmed.

According to the source, clashes occurred, and Egyptian forces managed to apprehend six smugglers.

Data indicates that approximately 20 individuals, including armed ones, infiltrated from Egypt into the border area with the intention of smuggling drugs.