Powder Drug Case: Three Suspects Arrested in Shubra El Kheima

Powder Drug Case.. Egyptian security forces arrested three suspects after a viral video allegedly showed them dealing drugs in Shubra El Kheima.

  Tue , August 04 2026 / 06:32 PM Updated At: 2026-08-04 18:32:02

Egyptian security authorities uncovered the circumstances surrounding a viral social media video showing three individuals riding an unlicensed motorcycle while allegedly promoting illegal drugs in Shubra El Kheima, Qalyubia Governorate.

Investigation Details

Following investigations, police identified and arrested the three suspects, who were riding the motorcycle shown in the video.

Authorities said the suspects are unemployed residents of First Shubra El Kheima Police District, and one of them has a prior criminal record.

Drugs Seized

Police seized a quantity of "Powder" narcotics from the suspects.

During questioning, the suspects admitted to possessing the drugs for the purpose of trafficking and confessed to the incident shown in the circulated video.

Legal Procedures

Authorities confiscated the motorcycle used in the incident and completed the required legal procedures before referring the case to the competent investigative authorities.

Ongoing Anti-Drug Efforts

The arrest is part of ongoing security efforts to combat drug trafficking and respond quickly to criminal activities documented and circulated on social media platforms.

Where did the incident occur?

In the First Shubra El Kheima Police District, Qalyubia Governorate.

How many suspects were arrested?

Three suspects were arrested.

What was seized?

A quantity of "Powder" narcotics and an unlicensed motorcycle.

What did the suspects confess to?

They admitted possessing the drugs for trafficking and acknowledged the incident shown in the viral video.

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