Oman: 18 arrested for illegally entering Sultanate
The Police Command in the Governorate of Al Wusta, in cooperation with the Police Special Task Unit in the Wilayat of Haima, made the arrests of the 18 Ethiopians.
The authorities added that legal procedures are being completed against the individuals.
Authorities urged the public to report any suspicious activities and reiterated their commitment to protecting national security.
Last month, Omani authorities had arrested 29 individuals, which included 27 Pakistanis, one Iranian and one Bangladeshi, while they attempted to enter the Sultanate via boat from Iran.
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