Chinese passenger arrested for smuggling marijuana into Oman
Oman Customs said in a statement :"Muscat International Airport Customs thwarted a Chinese passenger's attempt to smuggle 12,660 kilograms of marijuana, which was hidden tightly inside her personal bag."
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Chinese passenger arrested for smuggling marijuana into Oman
Muscat: Muscat International Airport Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 12,660 kilograms of marijuana into the Sultanate of Oman. Oman Customs said in a statement :"Muscat International Airport Customs thwarted a Chinese passenger's attempt to smuggle 12,660 kilograms of marijuana, which was hidden tightly inside her personal bag."
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