Security authorities uncovered the circumstances surrounding a social media post accompanied by a video showing a complaint about a person placing iron barriers on a public road without authorization in Cairo’s Misr El Gedida area.
Suspect Identified and Arrested
Authorities investigated the incident and found that no official reports had initially been filed regarding the matter.
Security personnel were nevertheless able to identify and arrest the person responsible. He was identified as a building guard residing within the jurisdiction of the Misr El Gedida Police Department.
Guard Admits Placing the Barriers
During questioning, the building guard admitted placing the barriers.
He explained that his intention was to prevent vehicles from parking in front of the building and to reserve parking spaces for vehicles belonging to the building’s residents.
Barriers Removed From Public Road
The necessary legal procedures were taken against the guard, while the iron barriers were removed from the public road.
Authorities also restored the affected section of the road following the removal of the unauthorized barriers.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place in the Misr El Gedida area of Cairo.
Who placed the iron barriers?
The person identified and arrested was a building guard residing within the Misr El Gedida Police Department jurisdiction.
Why were the barriers placed?
The guard said he placed them to prevent vehicles from parking and to reserve spaces for residents’ cars.
Were the barriers removed?
Yes. The iron barriers were removed from the public road, and the necessary legal procedures were taken.
