Borg El Arab Airport customs authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs, a matter which violates pharmacy and importing law.

An Egyptian citizen, coming from Athens, was suspected of smuggling the drugs inside his bag, according to an official source in the customs in statements on Monday.

The value of the drugs is estimated at EGP 63,000.

The Head of the Customs Magdy Abdel Aziz decided to file a complaint and refer the passenger to the prosecution.