In a significant crackdown on workplace theft, Oman’s Oil and Gas Installations Security Police Headquarters has apprehended nine individuals accused of attempting to steal gas extraction tools and equipment. The suspects, all of Asian nationality, were allegedly targeting their employer’s facility within a petroleum concession area. The arrest underscores Oman’s stringent measures to safeguard its critical energy infrastructure and combat illicit activities in the sector. Legal proceedings are now underway against the accused. This incident follows a recent major drug bust by Oman’s Royal Police, where five members of an international drug gang were arrested, highlighting the country’s broader efforts to tackle organized crime. The arrests were part of a coordinated operation by the General Directorate for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, demonstrating Oman’s commitment to maintaining security and order.