ROP Detains a Number of People for Drug Possession and Illegal Entry

Merge 104.8  |  30 October 2022

Police in North Al Batinah arrested a suspect in for attempting to smuggle in more than 70 kgs of drugs, and over 1,000 tablets of psychotropic substances.

Authorities said he was part of an international gang, and legal measures are being taken against him.

Also today, the ROP arrested 16 foreigners for attempting to enter the country illegally, via boat. Legal measures are being carried out against them.