Security forces arrest over 1,000 suspects in drug operations

Security authorities have reported significant progress in anti-narcotics operations. In one major crackdown during the third quarter of 2026, the Ministry of Interior reported the arrest of 1,042 suspects involved in 677 drug-related cases. The detainees included 530 users, 395 dealers, 16 smugglers, 14 farmers, 6 transporters, and 4 traders.

Seized substances included over 1 million Captagon pills, more than 1.1 million assorted narcotic pills, 678 kilograms of hashish, 620 kilograms of Crystal Meth (Shabu), 4 kilograms of opium, 217 grams of cocaine, and 100 grams of heroin.

In a separate regional operation in Sohag, Egypt, security forces in the Maragha district arrested two individuals. The operation resulted in the seizure of 51 drug packets, two firearms, ammunition, and various amounts of cash and mobile phones.