An attempt to smuggle a large quantity of drugs was foiled at the Muscat International Airport, according to Oman Observer.
The anti-drug squad arrested an Asian national and seized 66 plastic boxes that contained marijuana.
The Muscat Airport Department of Drug Control co-operated with the Customs Department to thwart the smuggling operation.
The police has urged all citizens and residents to co-operate in combatting the drug trafficking problem and inform about any suspicious activities by calling 9119 or the toll free number 1444 of the narcotics department.