Oman: 29 arrested for attempting to illegally enter country from Iran

Omani authorities have arrested 29 individuals for attempting to enter the country illegally, the Royal Oman Police said on Tuesday.

The Coast Guard of North Al Batinah Police Command made the arrests, which included 27 Pakistanis, one Iranian and one Bangladeshi, while they attempted to enter Oman via boat from Iran.

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The authorities added that legal procedures are being completed against the individuals.

• Oman

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