Muscat: The North Al Batinah Governorate Police, in cooperation with the Coast Guard Police and Special Taskforce units from Al Khaboura and Al Suwaiq, successfully apprehended 12 individuals who were attempting to enter the Sultanate illegally by sea.
Among the detained were nine people of Pakistani nationality, one Afghan national, one Ethiopian national, and an Omani citizen who was wanted by the judicial authorities. The boat used for the illegal entry was reportedly operated by an Iranian national.
Authorities have confirmed that legal procedures against all individuals involved are currently underway.
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