Cairo Criminal Court is set to issue its verdict in the case involving Sarra Khalifa and several other defendants, after the papers of some defendants were referred to the Grand Mufti for a religious opinion on the death penalty.
The verdict comes after the court heard statements from several defendants in a case involving allegations of forming a criminal group to bring materials from abroad for use in manufacturing narcotics, producing them inside Egypt and trafficking them.
Latest Developments in the Sarra Khalifa Case
The New Cairo Criminal Court heard the testimony of the 27th defendant, who spoke before the court about his work and the circumstances leading to his arrest.
The defendant said he had worked in Jordan for nearly 10 years before his brother told him about a better job opportunity, prompting him to take the position.
Defendant's Statements Before the Court
The defendant said he understood that his job involved transporting nutritional supplements from Dubai to Egypt, adding that he had traveled four times for that purpose.
According to his testimony, he was unaware of any activity involving the manufacture or trafficking of narcotics. He said he was surprised when he was arrested.
He also stated that the amount of money in his possession at the time of his arrest did not exceed EGP 200.
Charges in the Sarra Khalifa Case
The case involves allegations against Sarra Khalifa and 27 other defendants of forming a criminal group to bring materials from abroad and use them to manufacture narcotics inside Egypt, in addition to trafficking in them.
The court has continued hearing the defendants' statements and their defense arguments ahead of the anticipated verdict.
When will the verdict in the Sarra Khalifa case be issued?
Cairo Criminal Court is scheduled to issue its verdict according to the proceedings reported from the hearing.
How many defendants are involved in the case?
The case involves Sarra Khalifa and 27 other defendants, according to the charges cited in the proceedings.
Why were some defendants' papers referred to the Grand Mufti?
The papers of some defendants were referred to the Grand Mufti to obtain a religious opinion regarding the death penalty.
What did the 27th defendant say in court?
He said he believed his work was limited to transporting nutritional supplements from Dubai to Egypt and denied knowing about any drug-related activity.
