Egyptian authorities detained Shaabi singer Saad El-Soghayar at Cairo Worldwide Airport earlier as we speak after he was allegedly present in possession of unlawful substances.
El-Soghayar, who was returning to Egypt after performing within the US, is understood for his energetic music and performances. He was stopped for a routine search after touchdown in Cairo following a tour within the US.
In keeping with Youm7, airport authorities found digital cigarettes and vaping units containing hashish oil, together with different supplies listed on Egypt’s managed substance schedule.
El-Soghayar reportedly admitted to possessing the objects for private use and never for distribution, claiming he was unaware that these merchandise had been prohibited in Egypt.
Authorities have ordered a evaluate of airport safety footage and instructed the police to assemble additional proof. The seized objects have been despatched to a forensic laboratory to substantiate whether or not they comprise unlawful medicine.
The case has now been referred to the Public Prosecution Workplace in Al Nozha district of Cairo, the place prosecutors are investigating the circumstances of the arrest.
El-Soghayer might be dealing with as much as a 12 months in jail in accordance with Article 39 of the Egyptian Penal Code which stipulates that any particular person caught utilizing narcotic substances shall be punished with imprisonment for one 12 months, along with being required to pay a high-quality starting from EGP 1,000 to three,000 (USD 21 to 62).
An identical incident occurred in 2022 when actress Menna Shalaby was arrested upon arrival from the Netherlands for possessing merchandise containing unlawful narcotics. The court docket sentenced her to 1 12 months in jail and a high-quality of EGP 10,000 (USD 206) with the sentence suspended for 3 years.
