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#Ethiopia: Repackaged into water bottles Police in Takusa Woreda, Central Gonder Zone in Amhara region, have announced the seizure of “1,232 liters” of gasoline that was being transported illegally. Assistant Inspector Getaneh Teka, head of the Woreda Police Office, said the fuel was taken into custody following a tip-off from local residents about its illegal movement. The images released accompanying the announcement show hundreds of small plastic bottles appeared to have been repackaged gasoline into used water bottles, an indication of how gasoline is often broken down into small, portable units for sale in informal rural markets in rural Ethiopia. The pattern reflects a wider practice across several parts of Ethiopia, where fuel shortages and limited formal distribution channels are contributing to the growth of an underground trade. In these settings, fuel is frequently transported and sold without standardized containers, safety measures, or regulatory oversight, posing both safety and economic risks. Inspector Getaneh has called on the public to strengthen cooperation with law enforcement to help curb the illegal trade.