Expat arrested on drug trafficking, abuse charges

Muscat: An Asian expat was arrested for possession of 63 illegal narcotic tablets, according to a statement issued by Royal Oman Police (ROP).
An ROP spokesman said: "The Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Department, led by the south Sharqiyah Police, arrested an Asian national with 63 tablets of narcotic drugs for the purpose of trafficking and abuse."
The accused has been referred to the judicial authorities, who will continue the legal proceedings.
ROP calls on all citizens and residents to cooperate in combating the drug scourge and to inform the police of any information that helps to identify drug smugglers and drug traffickers by calling 9999, or call the free number of the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropics Substances Department (1444) or going to the nearest police station.