Oman crime: Infiltrators’ vehicle overturns, 1 killed

Buraimi: A vehicle transporting infiltrators from Wilayat Suwaiq to Wilayat Buraimi overturned, resulted in the death of one infiltrator and injuries for the rest.
An Omani national was arrested after fleeing the scene of the accident near a farm while the injured were sent to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.
According to a senior official with the North Al Batinah Royal Oman Police, investigators had received reports that an expatriate was coordinating with an Omani for transporting the infiltrators, who arrived by sea in North Al Batina, to Buraimi.
Officers monitored the Omani driver as he met with the infiltrators and tried transporting them hastily, which had led to the accident.
Officers also found one infiltrator in possession of hashish.