An estimated $24 million shipment of drugs was confiscated in Egypt.

Egyptian border troops seized a large shipment of drugs estimated at approximately $24 million. This was reported on May 29 by the Masrawy online portal, citing a source in the country's armed forces.

"Border troops have dealt a severe blow to drug smugglers and traffickers <...> The total value of the seized is estimated at approximately 1.2 billion guineas (Egyptian pounds. — Ed.)," the publication says.

It is reported that the seized narcotic substances have been transferred to the competent authorities for legal action.

According to the portal, the drugs, with a total weight of 12 tons, were hidden in a truck with vegetables.

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