ADDIS ABABA, 03 Nov. - (ANA) - The Ethiopian police say that the smuggling of illegal firearms and ammunition is an increasing problem in the country.

 

They report that over the last four months more than 2,500 guns and 13 bombs were confiscated.

 

The police say the seizures were made in different areas of the country including the capital, Addis Ababa.

 

Last week an oil tanker was found near the Sudanese border in which dozens of guns had been hidden.

 

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed this week warned that people were acquiring guns to resolve regional border disputes.

 

Correspondents say Mr Abiy's biggest challenges include reducing ethnic tensions and resolving border disputes within the country.  - (ANA) -

 

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