In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Omani authorities have apprehended two individuals of Asian nationality for possessing large quantities of crystal methamphetamine with the intent to sell. The arrest was executed in the Wilayat of Barka by the Directorate for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, in collaboration with the South Al Batinah Governorate Police Command. Legal proceedings are currently underway against the suspects. This arrest is part of a broader effort by the Royal Oman Police to combat narcotics trafficking within the Sultanate. In October 2025, the police successfully arrested five members of an international drug smuggling gang and an Arab man found with over 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs. These operations highlight Oman’s commitment to curbing the illegal drug trade and ensuring public safety.