Oman’s Royal Police have arrested five individuals of Asian nationality linked to an international drug trafficking network. The suspects were intercepted while attempting to smuggle narcotics into the Sultanate, with some drugs intended for domestic distribution and others for re-export. Operations involved coordinated raids across South Al Batinah, reflecting Oman’s ongoing efforts to combat narcotics and maintain public safety
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