Egyptian military detains more than 200 in crackdown on gangs and illegal gold prospecting (opens original article in a new tab)

Egyptian military conducts large-scale operation against gangs and illegal gold prospecting, detaining over 200 people and seizing weapons and cash. Sudanese gold prospecting has increased due to civil war, with thousands near Egypt's border.

• Egyptian military detains 87 Egyptians and 136 foreign nationals in operation against gangs and illegal gold prospecting
• Authorities seize arms, ammunition, vehicles, and cash during the operation
• Sudanese gold prospectors, including smuggling gang members, gathered near Egypt's southern border