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The security services in Luxor succeeded in arresting a person accused of stealing three gold bars valued at about half a million pounds from a residential apartment in the Naga al-Khatba area. The defendant tried to hide his crime by trying to start a fire in the apartment, but the owner's timely return thwarted his plan and led to the discovery of the crime.
The Luxor Security Directorate revealed its success in arresting a defendant accused of a major theft crime that targeted three gold bars from inside a residential apartment in the Naga al-Khatba area. The crime, estimated to be worth about half a million pounds, was exposed thanks to the vigilance of the owner of the apartment and the efficiency of the security services. Major General Mohammed Al-Sawi, Assistant Minister of Interior and Director of Luxor Security, received a report from Major General Taha Khater, Director of Criminal Investigation in the Directorate, stating that the 33-year-old defendant "M. T." was arrested General. The accused is a resident of the same area and has a variety of criminal records, including cases of drugs, weapons and quarrels. Investigations revealed dramatic details about the defendant's attempt to conceal the traces of his crime in a cunning criminal manner. After seizing the gold bullion, he turned on the bean-making heater and left it on top of a piece of furniture with the aim of starting a fire that would destroy evidence. But the timely return of the owner of the apartment thwarted this criminal plan. Surrounding surveillance cameras played The property has a pivotal role in revealing the identity of the perpetrator, as the security services have been able to accurately identify his identity. After obtaining permission from the Public Prosecution, the Luxor Police Department, led by Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Nassif, was able to track down the accused despite his attempt to flee to another governorate. During the investigations, the accused confessed to committing the whole crime and guided the authorities to the hiding place of the gold bullion, enabling its full recovery. The Public Prosecution, under the supervision of the lawyer, has decided The Public Prosecution of Luxor shall detain the accused for four days pending investigations with the possibility of renewal according to the requirements of the law.
Source: Al-Wehda Al-Arabia News Portal
