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Syrian truck driver caught at Oman border with two people hidden inside cargo compartment

The Customs Directorate at Al-Mazyoona border post in Dhofar Governorate arrested the truck driver and the two individuals on charges of illegally entering the country.

TAS News Service

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

MUSCAT: A Syrian truck driver was arrested in Dhofar Governorate after he tried to smuggle two illegal immigrants into Oman, hidden inside the cargo compartment.

In a statement issued by the Customs Directorate said the arrest was made at Al-Mazyoona border post in Dhofar Governorate. “The truck was coming from Yemen and the two individuals were hidden inside the cargo compartment,” the statement said.

“The two were arrested on charges of illegally entering the country, and legal procedures are being completed,” the statement added.

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