Two dangerous criminals killed in shootout with police in Egypt’s Dakahlia

In a dramatic confrontation in Dakahlia governorate on September 2, two notorious criminals were killed, and one police officer sustained injuries during an exchange of gunfire.
The incident unfolded after police received credible intelligence indicating that the two criminals, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking and possession of illegal firearms, were hiding out in two separate villages within the governorate. Acting on this information, law enforcement officials launched a coordinated raid on the suspects’ hideouts.
During the operation, a fierce gunfight erupted between the police and the criminals. The exchange of fire resulted in the deaths of the two fugitives and left one police officer wounded. The officer’s injuries were not life-threatening, and he is currently receiving medical attention.
Upon securing the premises, police recovered a substantial cache of evidence, including illegal drugs, a variety of firearms, ammunition, and two motorbikes that lacked registration plates. The successful operation is being hailed as a significant achievement in the fight against organized crime in the region.