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Oman arrests 40 for residency violations, drug-related offences
Authorities said those detained were also accused of committing acts against public decency and were found in possession of prohibited items and counterfeit money
- PUBLISHED: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 11:08 AM
Police in Muscat have arrested 40 individuals of Asian, African, and European nationalities over a range of offences, including labour and residency violations, the Royal Oman Police said.
In a statement, authorities said those detained were also accused of committing acts against public decency and were found in possession of narcotics, prohibited items, and counterfeit money.
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The arrests were carried out by the Police Command in Muscat in coordination with the Special Police Task Command. Legal procedures are currently under way against those involved.
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The latest operation comes amid continued enforcement efforts targeting illegal activities across the country.
October 8, 2025, authorities arrested a man in Oman in possession of more than 24kg of narcotic drugs. He was travelling on a passenger bus and had concealed the substances in two travel bags, with police saying he intended to "traffic and consume" the drugs.
In August 2025, two individuals were also caught attempting to smuggle more than 15kg of opium through a shipping company. The drugs were hidden inside a consignment of water pumps and were discovered following a coordinated operation tracking the shipment.
