Famous Egyptian TV Star Sentenced to Death for Drug Trafficking

A popular TV presenter and 11 others have been sentenced to hang after being found guilty of running a major drug trafficking ring.

A well-known Egyptian television host has been sentenced to death. A court found the presenter guilty of leading a large group that smuggled and sold illegal synthetic drugs. The host was one of 12 people sentenced to hang for their roles in the operation. Synthetic drugs are man-made substances created to mimic the effects of illegal narcotics. Because these drugs are often made in secret labs, they can be unpredictable and very dangerous. Reports say the presenter was involved in a major ring that moved these substances through the country. The court handed down the death penalty to the …