Detectives of New Salhia in the Sharqia Security Directorate, in coordination with Public Security, arrested two men described as dangerous criminal elements with a large quantity of banjo cannabis, a firearm and ammunition.[1] The two suspects were 32 and 26 years old and lived in Manshiyat al-Dawaghra in the New Salhia district.[1] They were arrested while they were near their place of residence.[1] The arrests followed investigations indicating that the two were trafficking drugs, after legal procedures were completed.[1]

Officers found 10 large wraps of the banjo cannabis plant weighing about 20 kilograms in their possession.[1] Officers also seized an automatic rifle chambered for 7.62 x 39 ammunition with 20 rounds of the same calibre, 21,000 Egyptian pounds in cash, two mobile phones and a 2009 Nissan private car.[1] When confronted, the two admitted possessing the drugs for the purpose of trafficking, and the seized items and car were impounded and a police report was filed.[1]

The force was led by the head of New Salhia investigations under the supervision of the Sharqia criminal investigation leadership.[1] The two men were referred to the New Salhia Public Prosecution to conduct investigations and take the necessary legal measures.[1]