The Anti-Narcotics, Weapons, and Unlicensed Ammunition Sector, in coordination with relevant ministry agencies, has taken legal action against seven criminal elements residing in the Nag Hammadi area of Qena for laundering money obtained from their criminal activity in drug trafficking and attempting to conceal its source by giving it a legitimate appearance through establishing commercial activities and purchasing real estate and vehicles.

The laundering operations were estimated at approximately 100 million Egyptian pounds.

This comes as part of the ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Interior to combat money laundering crimes, track the wealth of those involved in criminal activities, monitor their assets, and take legal measures against them.

Legal procedures were taken regarding the case, and it was referred to the prosecution to carry out investigations.