Sohag security officers responded to a worker’s appeal accusing his son of assaulting him, shooting at his house and trading drugs with others.[1][2][3] After inquiries located the suspect, a force went to arrest him in Awlad Salem Qibli village in Dar El Salam district, where he was described as a man in his thirties.[1][3] When he saw the force he opened fire on it, and the officers engaged him and brought the situation under control.[1][2][3] The exchange left the suspect wounded by gunshots in both the right and left thighs, and officers arrested him.[1][2][3]

Officers found an automatic rifle and quantities of shabu and hashish in his possession.[1][2][3] Legal procedures were completed, the seized items were held, and the suspect was to be presented to the competent investigation authority.[1]

The case began after a video circulated on social media showed the young man’s father appealing for protection, accusing his son of endangering his life and residents’ lives through possession of firearms and drug trading.[1] The security move came under directives from the Sohag security director and criminal investigation chiefs to quickly examine the appeal and take the necessary measures.[1]