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Two expats arrested in Oman’s Barka Wilayat with over 7,700 psychotropic tablets

The Directorate for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances at the Southern Al Batinah Governorate Police Command has arrested two Pakistani nationals in the Wilayat of Barka.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

MUSCAT : According to a statement from the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the individuals were found in possession of a significant quantity of illegal substances, including more than 7,700 psychotropic tablets and a quantity of crystal narcotics.

The ROP confirmed that the arrested individuals intended to traffic and use these illicit drugs.

Legal procedures against them are being completed.

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