Unless this guy was going to access his checked baggage while in flight, this doesn’t make any sense. In my experience, Customs in Egypt and other ME countries is generally very thorough - unless you’re a “VIP”, they open everything! There’s no way 6 metal boxes filled with weapons and ammo was going to get through. On the surface, doesn’t make sense...
Customs officials noticed the passenger looked nervous and decided to open his luggage. They found two handguns and 250 bullets hidden in metal boxes, the official said.
In a secret compartment in the bag, authorities also found two swords, five daggers and six knives, he added.