Ethiopian Customs Commission seize 35 illegal pistols
The Ethiopian Customs Commission said it has seized over 35 pistols from smugglers who tried to bring the weapons illegally into the capital, Addis Ababa.
Gunmen kill one man in northern Ethiopia
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus heading to Mekele City of north Ethiopia carrying football players and killed one wounding several, the state broadcaster said.
Ethiopia jails 3 GIZ employees for illegal trade
The Customs Commission of Ethiopia today announced arresting three GIZ employees for abusing diplomatic privilege and importing worth 219.4 million birr (close to $7.7 million) goods without paying tax.
Ethiopian custom seizes $39,700 illegal cash
The customs officers at the Togochale customs post in the eastern part of Ethiopia bordering Somalia seized $39,700 cash from an individual who was trying to smuggle out the cash.
Ethiopia captures 5,900 Kalashnikov bullets, 1,280 kg cannabis
The customs police officers of Ethiopia this week captured 5,947 Kalashnikov bullets and 1,280 killograms of cannabis from people engaged in contraband trade.
Ethiopian police captures $182,000 cash at Somalia border
UPDATED _ The Ethiopian customs office at Togochale border to Somalia has captured $182,247 (United States dollar notes) from individuals who were trying to take the cash out of the country illegally.
Ethiopia intel intercepts Al Shabaab’s terror plot in Addis Ababa
The government of Ethiopia said the national intelligence agency has intercepted Al Shabab’s terror plot in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia jails 59 corrupt officials, associates
The government of Ethiopia today announced jailing 59 government officials and their associates suspected of grand corruption.
Ethiopian police captures over 18 kilograms Cocaine
Ethiopian police have captured 18 kilograms and 670 grams of cocaine over the past two months from twenty individuals. The drug dealers were nationals of eight countries including Ethiopia.
Ethiopia reacts to European ‘weak antimoney laundering regime’ list
The government of Ethiopia reacted today to the European Commission list of third countries with weak antimoney laundering and terrorist financing regimes, which includes Ethiopia.
Five die in Ethiopian prison clash
Five prisoners died on Friday afternoon during a clash within Bahir Dar City prison in Amahara Region of Ethiopia.
Ethiopian intelligence seizes smuggled guns, $700,000 cash
The National intelligence and security service of Ethiopia and the police today capture 28 Kalashnikov guns, 459 Turkish-made pistols and $700,000 in cash from smugglers.
Ethiopia seizes weapon smugglers with 105 Kalashnikov guns
Ethiopian Police today seized four weapon smugglers with 105 Russian-made Kalashnikov guns in Burayu at the out skirt of the capital, Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia jails 105 traders for tax fraud
UPDATED– The Revenue Ministry of Ethiopia today announces arresting 105 traders suspected of tax fraud amounting 14 billion birr (about $496.5 million). Most are importers and wholesalers.