ADDIS ABABA, DECEMBER 21, 2021 - Ethiopia's National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) announced, today that it had apprehended over 164 individuals for possessing currencies of different countries, 5.8 kg gold bars, including army uniforms and communication equipment garnered to support the causes of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) terrorists.
The NISS conducted strict checks inside Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and arrested 134 individuals who attempted to smuggle out of Ethiopia thousands of cash in Euros, USDs, GBPs, Swiss Franks, CADs and millions of ETBs hidden and covered under minced meat.
The intelligence agency also arrested 12 people who attempted to smuggle out of Ethiopia 5.8 kilos of gold bars.
The statement indicated that the groups were attempting to finance TPLF and OLA operatives outside of Ethiopia and at the same time harm Ethiopia's economy by smuggling out foreign hard currency.
Moreover, security services also arrested 5 suspects who possessed 13 GPS equipment, 9 satellite radios, 5 satellite phones, binoculars and communication equipment intended for the TPLF and OLA agents in Addis Ababa.
The NISS said in the statement the foreign agents of TPLF and OLA terrorists were sending different branded t-shirts, caps and scarfs with flags of OLA and pictures of TPLF leaders covered under different clothes through the post office.
Over 250 army uniforms were caught when 13 individuals attempted to smuggle them into Ethiopia.
According to the statement from the intelligence agency, these uniforms are intended to serve the propaganda of TPLF and OLA operatives who had planned to wear the uniforms, take photos and share them on social media to misinform the world that they have "captured Addis Ababa".
The NISS said it is conducting strict follow up on terrorist activities and it also applauded Ethiopians who have stayed vigilant in exposing suspicious activities and informing security services.
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