However, the report did not disclose the identities of the suspects who are allegedly involved in the illegal gold trade. It is said that the Ethiopian Defense Force-led council that draws membership from NISS, Defense Intelligence, Federal Police, and regional police is undertaking an operation to hunt what it called illegal groups. The report also mentioned that it has arrested 29 foreigners about two weeks ago from Benishangul Gumuz region of Ethiopia over illegal gold production and trade. Furthermore, the report indicated that illegal gold production and trade was happening in Gambella region, South West Ethiopia region and Benishangul Gumuz region. Follow us on twitter @zborkenato get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly.

Source: Ethiopian News June 27, 2023 10:35 UTC