Muscat: The police arrested 132 suspects involved in cases of theft in August this year, according to a statement issued by the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The police also said that it registered nearly 150 cases of theft in the same month. An official from the ROP said, “132 suspects were arrested in August and complaints regarding nearly 150 cases of theft were registered with the ROP, across various governorates of the Sultanate." ROP have praised the cooperation of citizens and residents in the detection of these crimes, stressing at the same time they (the citizens and residents of Oman) need to take the necessary precautions to secure their property.