The Giza Criminal Court, Agouza Circuit, decided to adjourn the trial of 21 defendants, including 12 foreign women, in the case known in the media as the international drug trafficking gang case until November 24 to consider and complete requests submitted by the defense.
The case involves 21 defendants, including two Egyptians and 19 foreign nationals from various Arab and African countries, among them 12 women. They are accused of forming an international criminal group allegedly specializing in importing and trafficking narcotics.
Details of the Trial of 21 Defendants
The hearing included several requests submitted by the defense team representing a number of the defendants, including attorneys Walid El-Tamimi, a lawyer before the Court of Cassation and Supreme Constitutional Court, and Hamido Gamil El-Prince.
The requests concerned arrest procedures, investigations, documents, and technical data related to the facts of the case.
The defense presented the requests as part of its position regarding the importance of examining the relevant documents and data to clarify the circumstances of the case.
Request for Anti-Narcotics Records
The defense requested that the court obtain the daily records of the General Administration for Narcotics Control covering the period related to the case.
The defense also requested movement certificates from the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality for all defendants.
In addition, the requests included obtaining records concerning rented furnished apartments affiliated with the Agouza and Dokki police departments.
Examination of Defendants' Phones and Technical Data
The defense also requested the technical report concerning the examination of the defendants' mobile phones and the related technical data held by the competent authorities.
The defense requested relevant information from the authorities concerned, including the National Telecom Regulatory Authority, for examination as part of the case documents.
Questioning of Prosecution Witnesses and Defense Witnesses
The defense requested the questioning of all prosecution witnesses, as well as the hearing of defense witnesses during the proceedings.
The requests also included allowing the defense to review video footage related to the arrest operation.
Defense Requests Examination of Arrest Footage
The defense maintained its request to review video footage related to the arrest operation, stating before the court that the footage concerns the manner in which the arrest procedures were carried out.
The defense requested that the footage be examined and compared with the information contained in the case documents.
Date of the Next Trial Hearing
The Giza Criminal Court, Agouza Circuit, adjourned the case until November 24 to continue considering the requests submitted by the defense team.
The proceedings will continue before the court, while the allegations against the defendants remain under judicial consideration until a final ruling is issued.
How many defendants are involved in the international drug trafficking case?
The case involves 21 defendants, including two Egyptians and 19 foreign nationals from various Arab and African countries.
How many foreign women are among the defendants?
There are 12 foreign women among the defendants.
What are the defendants accused of?
They are accused of forming an international criminal group allegedly specializing in importing and trafficking narcotics.
What were the main defense requests?
The requests included obtaining anti-narcotics records and movement certificates, reviewing furnished-apartment records, examining phones and technical data, questioning witnesses, and reviewing video footage.
When is the next hearing?
The court adjourned the case until November 24 to continue considering the defense requests.
