Police foil theft attempt, arrest labour law violators in separate incidents
The Muscat Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with the Directorate General of Airport Security, apprehended three Sri Lankan nationals, including a domestic worker, at Muscat International Airport as they attempted to flee the country after stealing gold jewellery from their employer's residence in Muttrah. Legal procedures are currently underway.
Meanwhile, in the Wilayat of Sur, the South Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command arrested 18 women of Asian nationalities for violating the Labour Law and the Foreigners' Residence Law. Legal procedures are underway.
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