About 368 Egyptians returned home coming from Libya, while 279 others traveled to the Arab country via Salloum border crossing over past 24 hours, according to Matrouh Security Chief Hisham Lotfy.

In statements on Thursday, Lotfy said that 300 Egyptians came back legally, while the rest returned illegally.

The traveling procedures of 796 persons, including 279 Egyptians and 517 Libyans, were finalized.