DNA from cigarettes: Drug smuggling from Israel to Egypt intercepted

Walid al-Ataika Danfiri is accused of smuggling drugs from Israel to Egypt using a drone. A military observer spotted the drone at the border, reserve soldiers tracked the smugglers and collected equipment and drugs left in the field. Danfiri was caught hiding under a counter in a cafe with a drone remote control on his person. Police collected DNA samples from cups and cigarette butts in a vehicle.

Walid al-Ataika Danfiri is accused of smuggling drugs from Israel to Egypt using a drone. According to the indictment, he acted with an accomplice. A military observer spotted the drone near the border and directed a patrol of reserve soldiers. The smugglers noticed the patrol vehicle, loaded the equipment and drugs into their car, and fled while hiding parts in bushes. The reserve soldiers collected the equipment. Danfiri was caught by police hiding under a counter in a cafe in the village of Bir al-Daj, with a drone remote control found on his person. He denied any connection to the remote and claimed an alibi. Police collected DNA samples from cups and cigarette butts in a vehicle. Drone footage documented the two during the smuggling. An investigator conducted a flight test with the remotes found. Danfiri refused to provide a true account. The prosecution requested detention until the end of proceedings.