Egyptian TV presenter among 11 handed death sentences in drugs case

An Egyptian court has sentenced a television presenter and 10 others to death following their conviction in a drugs trafficking case, authorities confirmed. The sentences were handed down in Cairo as part of Egyptian judicial proceedings against those accused of involvement in large-scale drug operations. The case represents one of several high-profile narcotics prosecutions in Egypt in recent years, reflecting broader efforts by law enforcement to combat the illegal drug trade. Egypt has maintained strict penalties for drug-related offences under its legal framework. The convictions underscore the country's determination to address trafficking networks, though such cases have periodically drawn international attention regarding judicial procedures and sentencing practices. The identities and specific charges against individual defendants were not immediately detailed in official announcements of the verdict.