The Cairo Criminal Court heard the defense arguments of the 18th defendant in the high-profile "Major Drug Case," involving Sara Khalifa and 27 other defendants.
Defense Requests
The defense reaffirmed all requests previously submitted before the Public Prosecution, as well as those recorded in earlier court sessions, stressing that none of them had been withdrawn.
Request to Suspend Proceedings
The defense requested that the trial be suspended until a final decision is reached regarding the Forensic Medicine Authority's report dated May 24, 2026.
It also requested the release of all defendants while awaiting the outcome of the forensic report.
Challenge to the Expert Report
The defense argued that the report issued by the three-member forensic committee contained legally inappropriate terminology, including the use of the term "analogues," and requested that it be referred to the Supreme Constitutional Court for legal review.
Mobile Phone Request
The defense also requested that the 18th defendant's mobile phone be added to the court record, noting that it had previously asked prosecutors to inspect the device to prove it contained no SIM card.
Objection to Arrest Procedures
The defense maintained that the arrest warrant and related procedures were invalid and argued that the investigation lacked credibility.
According to the defense, the 18th defendant was already in custody in Case No. 602 of 2020 (Kerdasa) at the time the investigations were conducted, which it believes undermines the validity of the evidence.
What is the case about?
It is the widely reported "Major Drug Case" involving Sara Khalifa and 27 other defendants.
What did the defense request?
The defense requested suspension of the trial and the release of all defendants pending the forensic report.
Why did the defense challenge the investigation?
It argued that the defendant was already in custody when the investigations were conducted, making them unreliable.
What did the defense request regarding the phone?
It requested that the mobile phone be added to the court record to show it had no SIM card.
