CAIRO, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Seven highly dangerous criminals were killed and over three tonnes of drugs were seized during police raids in three Egyptian provinces, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said Saturday.
The seven killed had previously been convicted of crimes including murder, drug and firearms trafficking, armed robbery, kidnapping and resisting authorities, with sentences ranging up to life imprisonment, the ministry said in a statement.
Investigations found criminal groups involving highly dangerous individuals were bringing in quantities of drugs, unlicensed firearms and ammunition for trafficking in several provinces.
Following legal procedures, security forces targeted the groups in the Nile Delta provinces of Sharkia, Gharbia and Dakahlia, killing seven criminals and arresting the remaining members, the statement said.
Police seized more than three tonnes of various drugs, nearly 150,000 narcotic pills, 115 firearms and a large quantity of ammunition, it added. ■