Oman Customs foils cigarette smuggling attempt

Muscat: Oman Customs has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle restricted quantities of cigarettes and e-shisha into the Sultanate of Oman by two expatriates.
Oman Customs stated: "Hafeet Customs thwarted an attempt by two Indian nationals to smuggle restricted quantities of cigarettes and e-shisha, in addition to more than 600 packs of tobacco derivatives, which were expertly hidden in the compartments of their vehicle. Legal proceedings are underway against them."

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