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Citizen arrested in Oman’s North Batinah for reckless driving and impersonating police vehicle

A citizen has been arrested for engaging in dangerous driving behaviours, including reckless driving and impersonating a police vehicle.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced that its North Al Batinah Police Command has apprehended a citizen on multiple charges related to reckless and dangerous behaviour on public roads.

According to the ROP, the individual was caught engaging in reckless driving, drifting, and showing off, endangering both pedestrians and other motorists.

The authorities also stated that the individual had intentionally altered the colour of his vehicle to resemble that of a police patrol car, in addition to covering the license plates in an attempt to conceal the vehicle’s identity and avoid detection.

ROP confirmed that legal procedures are currently underway against him.

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