21 arrested in Ad Dakhiliyah for drug possession and abuse

Energy Wednesday 02/August/2017 12:59 PM
By: Times News Service
21 arrested in Ad Dakhiliyah for drug possession and abuse

Muscat: More than 20 people have been arrested in connection with drug abuse and possession cases in Ad Dakhiliyah, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP).
"The Department of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, led by the police of Ad Dakhiliyah, arrested 21 defendants in cases of abuse and possession of drugs and psychotropic substances," the ROP said.
An official at the ROP stated that all legal proceedings have been taken in this regard and the cases have been referred to the prosecution for legal action.
The ROP calls upon all citizens and residents to cooperate in combating the drug scourge and to inform the police of any information that may assist in the detection of drug smugglers and drug traffickers by calling 9999 or the Hotline for General Administration of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (1444) police station.