Watch: Cairo airport busts attempt to smuggle one million pounds in shawarma wraps
The incident occurred during finalisation of travel procedures for passengers
Dubai: Cairo International Airport authorities have arrested an Egyptian traveller bound for Kuwait who attempted to smuggle 1,253,000 Egyptian pounds inside shawarma meals.
The incident occurred during the finalisation of travel procedures for passengers on EgyptAir flight No. 615.
A source at Cairo Airport revealed that the airport authorities grew suspicious of an Egyptian passenger, who holds a sensitive job position.
Upon searching his luggage, officials discovered the substantial sum of money concealed within shawarma meals, a tactic intended to deceive security personnel.
Following the discovery, the source confirmed that legal measures were promptly taken against the passenger.