Security Officer's Suspicion at Airport Leads to Discovery of Millions in Contraband from Sanitary Pad
Woman Caught Smuggling Cocaine in Sanitary Pad at Addis Ababa Airport
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News18•27-03-2026, 08:10
Woman Caught Smuggling Cocaine in Sanitary Pad at Addis Ababa Airport
•A Ugandan national, Mukisa Setella, was apprehended at Bole International Airport for attempting to smuggle 500 grams of cocaine hidden in a sanitary pad.
•The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) busted the international drug racket, seizing millions worth of cocaine.
•Mukisa Setella flew from Lilongwe, Malawi, to Addis Ababa and was en route to Manila, Philippines, using Bole International Airport as a transit hub.
•This incident follows the seizure of over 4 kilograms of cocaine at the same airport last week, indicating increased smuggling attempts.
•Security at Bole International Airport has been significantly tightened with modern screening, improved equipment, and specialized training to combat drug trafficking.
