The Giza Criminal Court sentences a Sudanese anesthesiologist to life imprisonment on Aug. 3 after convicting him on narcotics trafficking charges.
Authorities arrest the doctor at his home in the Dokki district following an investigation by the Public Prosecution.
Defense lawyers argue the seized substances are legally used in anesthesia and intended only for medical procedures.
They also challenge the legality of the search and arrest, telling the court the procedures violate legal requirements.
The court bases its verdict on witness testimony and forensic reports confirming the presence of controlled narcotic substances.
The ruling underscores Egypt’s tough judicial approach to drug-related offences involving displaced medical professionals.
