Crime & Justice
Egypt's Interior Ministry reports 112,000+ violations and drug-positive drivers in 24-hour campaigns
October 18, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Egypt's Interior Ministry has reported nationwide campaign results including over 112,000 traffic violations and drug-positive drivers within 24 hours.
- The Interior Ministry said its campaigns recorded 112,176 traffic violations and seized about 5 tons of subsidized flour.
- Of 1,075 drivers examined, 38 tested positive for drugs, as did 7 of 163 drivers on the regional ring road.
- Authorities seized illegal currency-trading cases valued at roughly 3 million Egyptian pounds.
- Separate reports recorded 733 motorcycle helmet violations, removed 24 abandoned vehicles, and withdrew 649 licenses for missing electronic stickers.

