46 quintals of cannabis seized from a Humera-bound truck
Central Gondar Zone police seized 46 quintals of cannabis hidden under corn and cattle fodder in a truck heading for Humera. Three people including the driver and his aide were arrested after the driver tried to evade a checkpoint.
Central Gondar Zone police seized46 quintals (4,600 kg) of cannabis from a truck heading to Humera town.[1]The consignment had been picked up in Shashemene town and was supposed to cross borders via Humera, according to the police.[1]
The cannabis was concealed under 20 quintals of corn and 18 quintals of cattle fodder on the truck.[1]The driver tried to avoid a checkpoint and change direction, and was caught red-handed by security forces in the area.[1]Police arrested three people including the driver and his aide.[1]
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