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Bangladeshi expats smuggling crystal meth caught by authorities in Oman, tied to global network

Authorities have foiled an international smuggling attempt and seized 50 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed on a beach in Shinas.

TAS News Service

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Monday, June 2, 2025

MUSCAT : The Directorate General of Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, in coordination with the North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command, successfully arrested two Bangladeshi expats in a well-coordinated operation. The individuals were caught red-handed while working in collaboration with an international criminal network.

The seized narcotics were hidden along the shoreline, trafficked into the Sultanate by sea and carefully stashed on a remote beach in Shinas.

The Royal Oman Police confirmed that legal procedures are currently being completed.

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