"Unraveling the Enigma: Seized Plane in Zambia Reveals Gold, Weapons, and Cash from Cairo"

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Source: The Jerusalem Post
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A mysterious plane carrying $5.7 million in cash, suspected gold, weapons, and ammunition was intercepted by the Zambian Drug Enforcement Commission at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Ten individuals, including nationals from Egypt, Spain, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Zambia, were arrested for possession of dangerous goods. The gold was later found to be mixed with zinc, copper, and nickel. Speculation arose in Egypt that the incident was part of an operation to move money out of the country, highlighting concerns about capital flight. The plane's ownership is linked to a Dubai-based company, and its previous flights included trips to Cairo, Dubai, and Tripoli. The incident has sparked an outcry in Egypt, with demands for an investigation.

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