Local media on Thursday reported that a Russian citizen was barred from boarding a Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul after an IED-like structure had been found in his luggage.
According to state-run Russian news agency Sputnik that referred to local Egyptian media reports, the Russian passenger is suspected of trying to smuggle an IED on board after police forces at Borg El-Arab Airport inspected his luggage and found a suspicious device. Investigations are currently ongoing.
Daily News Egypt contacted officials at the Russian embassy in Cairo to verify the authenticity of the circulated news reports; however, they stated that the press department will not be available before Sunday.
