The novelty of the story is what legal expert Ashraf Farahat quoted to Al-Arabiya.net, where he stated that what happened with the Egyptian artist is completely legal, and the customs administration acted legally with her and what should be done do, as it issued a report on the basis of what was seized in the possession of Menna Shalaby, specifying Until the Public Prosecutor’s Office received the report, which made a technical examination necessary.
Hence, Ashraf Farahat pointed out that if the seized materials are prohibited, then Menna Shalaby will be referred to the criminal court on charges of using and carrying these materials.
According to the legal expert, in the event that the chemical laboratory proves that the seizures are illegal, Menna Shalaby will be charged with the crimes of possession, port and use of contraband, and the penalty could be life imprisonment.
