17 expat workers arrested in Oman

Muscat: A total of 17 expat workers have been arrested in North Batinah, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced.

Officials said that the expats of “Asian nationality” were arrested for violating labour, residency laws.

In a statement online ROP said, "The North Batinah Governorate police command has arrested 17 people of Asian nationality in the Wilayat of Saham for violating the labour and residency laws as part of its efforts to maintain security in the governorate."