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Oman Customs foils smuggling of 40 Starlink devices at Hafeet border crossing

Oman Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 40 Starlink satellite internet devices and 10 mounting bases through the Hafeet border crossing after discovering the equipment concealed in specially prepared compartments inside a vehicle.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

MUSCAT: Customs officers also seized seven used mobile phones that had not been declared.

The satellite internet devices and mounting bases were tightly hidden inside cavities specially prepared for smuggling, customs authorities said.

The necessary legal procedures are being completed in connection with the seizure.

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