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Expat linked to international drug gang for distributing narcotics nabbed in Oman’s South Batinah

The Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, affiliated with the Royal Oman Police (ROP) in South Al Batinah Governorate, has arrested an Asian national suspected of collaborating with an international drug trafficking network.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

MUSCAT – The arrest followed a period of surveillance, during which the suspect was monitored while driving his vehicle. Upon interception, he was found in possession of large quantities of narcotics, including crystal meth, marijuana, morphine, and psychotropic tablets, which he was allegedly transporting for distribution across multiple locations in the country.


Authorities confirmed that the suspect was working in connection with an international gang involved in smuggling narcotics into Oman.


Legal proceedings are being completed against him.

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