Oman foils attempt to smuggle alcohol via sea, arrests six Iranians

An attempt to smuggle large quantities of alcoholic beverages to Oman was foiled by authorities in the Sultanate, it was announced on Sunday.

The bust, which took place in the Musandam Governorate, also included arresting six Iranian nationals while attempting to smuggle the drinks on two boats, Oman Royal Police said on X.

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Legal procedures are now being completed against the arrested, it added.

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Oman has put in place strict regulations on the import, sale, and consumption of alcohol, in line with its cultural and legal framework. Despite these controls, smuggling attempts—particularly via coastal routes and land borders—remain a recurring issue.