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Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Oman: Two arrested for smuggling 15kg drugs through shipping company
Two individuals smuggling narcotics through a shipping company in Oman, authorities said on Tuesday. The accused were caught while they were attempting to send over 15kg of opium across the border to a European nation. The Directorate General for Combatting Drugs and Psychotropic Substances nabbed the individuals in an operation that tracked the shipment of water pumps being brought into the Gulf country. The authority, in cooperation with the Directorate General of Customs, made the arrest after they found the drugs professionally concealed in the shipment. Appropriate legal action is being taken against the suspects. Last month, authorities in Oman intercepted a fishing vessel attempting to illegally enter its territorial waters and arrested two individuals of Iranian nationality on charges of drug smuggling. The Omani Coast Guard, in co-ordination with the South Al Batinah Governorate Police, intercepted the boat. Authorities confirmed that the suspects were in possession of large quantities of crystal meth, hashish, marijuana, and more than 68,000 psychotropic pills.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Times of Oman
Two arrested for smuggling over 15 kgs of Opium in water pumps
Muscat: The Directorate General for Combatting Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, in a joint operation with the Directorate General of Customs, has successfully arrested two individuals of Asian nationality for attempting to smuggle over 15 kilograms of opium to a European country. The arrest came after a precise tracking operation on a suspicious shipment of water pumps originating from an Asian country. The drugs were professionally concealed inside the pumps by what is believed to be an international drug gang. The suspects were apprehended while they were in the process of sending the illicit consignment through a shipping company. Legal procedures are currently being completed against the two Oman – The Directorate General for Combatting Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, in a joint operation with the Directorate General of Customs, has successfully arrested two individuals of Asian nationality for attempting to smuggle over 15 kilograms of opium to a European country. The arrest came after a precise tracking operation on a suspicious shipment of water pumps originating from an Asian country. The drugs were professionally concealed inside the pumps by what is believed to be an international drug gang. The suspects were apprehended while they were in the process of sending the illicit consignment through a shipping company. Legal procedures are currently being completed against the two individuals.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian-flagged vessels safe for now, all eyes on war escalation
India is closely monitoring developments that may trigger maritime disruptions due to any escalation of the US-Iran-Israel conflict , senior officials said Monday. Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers calling at ports of Iran and transiting through the Strait of Hormuz are advised to exercise due caution while operating in or navigating through the region, they said, citing the June 13 advisory issued by the Directorate General (DG) of Shipping. "Stakeholders are strongly advised to monitor the safety and status of Indian crew onboard vessels operating in Iranian waters," the advisory had said while adding seafarers in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary movement, and follow the Indian embassy's official social media handles. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos en Buenos Aires están instalando esta alarma que aleja a los ladrones Verisure Alarma Ver oferta Undo According to official estimates, on an average 114 ships are transiting in the Strait of Hormuz every day. Of these around one or two are Indian-flagged vessels. Live Events "There is no imminent threat to Indian flagged vessels since we have good relations with both Israel and Iran," a senior official told ET. Tensions have heightened in West Asia after the United States attacked Iranian nuclear facilities in the weekend. Iran has threatened retaliation despite calls from Western nations for restraint. Israel, too, is showing no signs of backing down. Sector watchers say while tensions persist, there are currently no indications of imminent threats to commercial shipping in the region. "Multiple vessels from unaligned nations have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz without incident, a positive sign for the near future," an official said. A bigger concern is persistently high levels of electronic interference, particularly affecting Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), continue to plague the area. "Electronic interference originating from the Port of Bandar Abbas is excessively affecting the Central Arabian Gulf. In response, some vessels are opting to transit the Strait of Hormuz during daylight hours," a sector watcher said.
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Oman: Dhahirah produces over 41t of honey in 2024 worth $1.5mln
Muscat – Dhahirah governorate produced more than 41 tonnes of honey in 2024, with the market value of this output exceeding RO615,000, according to data released by the Directorate General of Agricultural Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhahirah. Official statistics show that the number of registered beekeepers in the governorate reached 992 by the end of last year, collectively managing 23,680 beehives across various wilayats. Dhahirah is widely regarded to have a favourable environment for beekeeping and honey production, thanks to its diverse vegetation and abundant sidr and samar trees, which support the production of high-quality honey varieties. Local products include sidr honey, samar honey, honey in comb, bee pollen, and a range of medicinal bee-derived products. The directorate continues to invest in the development of the sector by offering training and awareness programmes for beekeepers. These initiatives provide guidance on modern hive management, bee health, and the adoption of sustainable, technology-driven practices, aiming to improve both the quality and quantity of honey produced while supporting the livelihoods of local farmers and beekeepers. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Air India plane carrying 242 crashes en route to United Kingdom
LONDON and DELHI -- An Air India airliner carrying 242 passengers and crew en route to the United Kingdom from India crashed in an area near the Ahmedabad airport, in India's Gujarat state, local officials and the airline said. "The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, the airline said in a statement posted on social media. "Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals." The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the airport, the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner said Thursday. The Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the plane "fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter" immediately after it departed from the airport. "Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site," the Directorate General said in the statement. The Indian Civil Aviation Minister said he has "directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action," to respond to the crash. "Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site," the minister added. The airline said it was "ascertaining the details" of the incident. "Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025," the airline said in a statement posted on social media. Air India flight was scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, according to FlightRadar24, a tracking site. It had been scheduled to depart at 9:50 a.m. local time, with a scheduled arrival time in London at 18:25 p.m. local time. The captain had 8,200 hours of experience and the copilot had 1,100 hours of flying experience, the Directorate General added. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. ABC News' Joe Simonetti, Ellie Kaufman and Clara McMichael contributed to this report. Air India plane carrying 242 crashes en route to United Kingdom originally appeared on
