Somaliland to halt illegal entry of false currency into the country

[Jacaylbaro]

 

Hargeisa (QARAN)-The Somaliland government has issued the prohibition and burning of the false Somali currently entering the country illegally.

 

The Somaliland minister for Civil Aviation, Mudane Ali Mohamed Waran'adde speaking at a press conference in Erigavo stated" The regional officers and members of the security forces have been given orders to halt and burn all the illegal currency coming into the country from across the eastern borders"

 

The minister, Mudane Ali Mohamed who is acting as the spokesman for the Vice-President's delegation to Eastern Somaliland also stated "all transport used to smuggle false currency will be confiscated and those responsible will be brought to justice, the co-operation of the residents of this area is vital to securing our economy and stability"

 

Mudane Ali Mohamed also stated " the Vice-President and his delegation have met with all levels of the regional government in Sanaag to discuss strengthening the security of the region, and we have all agreed that the business community in region can import goods into the local ports, tax-free"

 

The Minister also praised the residents of Sool region for facilitating the introduction of the Somaliland schilling in the region, which is progressing very well.

 

Responding to questions regarding the introduction of the Somaliland schilling in Sanaag and the alleged failure of the Civil Aviation ministry to resume operations at Erigavo airport, the minister stated "The Somaliland schilling is currently in use in Sanaag, and I assure you that my ministry will assume operation at the airport, and I have instructed my regional co-ordinator failure to do so will result in his dismissal" stated, Mudane Ali Mohamed Waran'Adde, the Civil Avaition minister.