Man held in Oman over shooting

Energy Wednesday 19/April/2017 14:26 PM
By: Times News Service
Man held in Oman over shooting

Muscat: An Arab national has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm without a permit and abuse by the Department of Criminal Investigation at Al Watiya Police Station.
An official source at the station said that the accused fired an air gun at an Asian national in the Qurum area of Bausher, causing serious injury, before hiding the weapon with one of his friends.

Money Stolen, culprit arrested A person has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from a shop and then fleeing. The Criminal Investigation Department at the Bausher police station have taken legal action against the culprit and referred the individual to the Public Prosecution to complete the investigation.

The Royal Oman Police appreciate the efforts made by citizens and residents in the fight against drugs. Cooperation from the public is welcome. To inform the police of any acts carried out by drug and psychotropic substances , contact the hotline at (1444) or emergency telephone (9999).