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180kg of drugs seized, three expats caught in smuggling sting in Oman

The Coast Guard Police Command, working in tandem with the General Administration for Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, successfully foiled a drug smuggling attempt off the coast.

TAS News Service

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

MUSCAT : Authorities intercepted a smuggling boat carrying over 180 kilograms of illicit substances, including crystal meth, hashish, and marijuana. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals—two Iranian nationals and one Pakistani—who were onboard the vessel at the time of seizure.

Officials confirmed that legal procedures are currently underway against the accused.

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