Egypt Interior Ministry: Police officer drug-trafficking accusations were fabricated

Egypt's Interior Ministry said a viral post accusing a police officer of drug trafficking was fabricated by a driver amid family disputes.

• The Interior Ministry said the post's author, a driver residing in Imbaba, admitted fabricating the allegations against the officer.
• The driver said family disputes with his wife, who filed for divorce after discovering his drug use, prompted the post.
• He added he sought the officer's help to resolve the disputes, but the officer refused, prompting the publication.
• The Interior Ministry said it has taken the necessary legal measures regarding the incident.