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Three expats arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs, 65,000 packs of banned cigarettes into Oman

The Coast Guard Police, led by the Dhofar Governorate Police, , foiled an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of drugs and 65,000 packs of banned cigarettes.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

MUSCAT : According to a statement from the Royal Oman Police, the illegal goods were being transported via boat off the coast of the Wilayat of Rakhyut, coming from the Republic of Yemen.
Three Yemeni nationals were apprehended in connection with the smuggling attempt.

The Royal Oman Police confirmed that legal procedures are being completed against the arrested individuals.

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