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Expat group nabbed in Oman’s Musannah for illegal smokeless tobacco operation; over 1,400 bags seized

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized 1,408 bags of smokeless chewing tobacco and raw materials used in its manufacture in Al Musannah, South Batinah Governoerate.

TAS News Service

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Monday, May 19, 2025

MUSCAT : The operation was carried out by CPA’s department in South Al Batinah, which apprehended a group of expatriate workers involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of smokeless chewing tobacco.

Accordingly, the seized items were confiscated, administrative fines were imposed, and legal procedures were taken against the violators.

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