Luxor criminal investigators arrested four men accused of forming a gang that stole motorcycles by distraction and cutting electrical wiring.[1][2][3] The suspects are unemployed Luxor residents aged 20 to 45 with prior criminal records.[1][3] Prosecutors ordered all four held for four days pending investigation under the Luxor chief prosecutor.[1][3]

Investigators said the group used Al-Zanaqta in Luxor as a depot to hide stolen motorcycles until disposal.[4][2][3] Officers recovered five reported-stolen motorcycles from Luxor city and Armant markaz, plus a locally made shotgun, iron cutters, cash and mobile phones.[4][2][3] Officers also seized an unspecified amount of hashish and half a kilogram of shabu, which police described as methamphetamine-type drugs held for trafficking.[1][2][3]

The suspects admitted forming the theft gang and possessing drugs for trafficking, saying the firearm was to defend themselves.[1][3] Police notified the motorcycle owners to identify and collect their vehicles and referred the suspects to the prosecution.[1][3]