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Contraband Dealers Thrive in Cairo Sidewalk Trade
In Cairo contraband goods flood sidewalks despite bans. Prices are high yet demand remains as authorities struggle with legal rulings and government views. Smugglers sell American soap Japanese transistors Australian cheese and more along Sherif Street and in other cities. Local officials cite human factors and limited shop access as reasons for inaction.
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Gamal Abdel-Nasser
Libya
Gaza Sector
Alexandria
Port Said
Suez
Cairo
Sherlf Street