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COVID-19: Expats arrested for gathering in Al Wusta Governorate

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

MUSCAT: A group of expatriates have been arrested in Al Wusta Governorate for illegal gathering and violating the Supreme Committee decisions, the Royal Oman Police said on Saturday.

In a statement issued, ROP said: “Al Wusta Governorate Police Command arrested a group of expats for gathering and violating the decisions of the Supreme Committee. Legal procedures are being completed against them.”

In another incident on Friday, the ROP also arrested a group of expats from North Al Sharqiyah Governorate for violating the rules.

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the Supreme Committee has imposed a ban on all types of gatherings.

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