Authorities at Bole International Airport seized 40kg of cannabis hidden in luggage as 'adenjaz etz' dangerous wood on a flight transiting from Thailand via Johannesburg. The National Intelligence and Security Service aviation experts detected it through inspections. A similar smaller seizure occurred recently.
Addis Ababa, Megabit 11, 2018 (Fana) – During transit at Bole International Airport, experts from the National Intelligence and Security Service seized cannabis weighing 40kg, disguised as 'adenjaz etz' dangerous wood, from frozen luggage on a flight from Thailand's Bangkok via Johannesburg, South Africa. The luggage contained 37 pieces totaling around 6kg, as per details provided. NISS aviation security professionals detected it using a clear chain of command, coordination with stakeholders, modern technology, and close physical inspections, according to information shared with Fana Digital. The owner holds British citizenship, and further investigations are ongoing. In a similar case, 3 pieces weighing 160g of cannabis, also labeled as adenjaz etz, were seized from a flight from Paris to Moroni, Comoros, during transit at Bole. The agency stated that recent inspections at the airport have successfully intercepted such attempts through rigorous procedures. NISS affirmed its commitment to protecting national security and Ethiopia's aviation reputation with high preparedness.