The Oman Coast Guard has stopped twenty eight nationals who were trying to get into the country by sea near the coast of Al Seeb in Muscat Governorate. The Royal Oman Police said this. They are doing this to make the country safer, from people coming in by sea.
The Royal Oman Police said that the Coast Guard teams found the boat with the group of people and stopped it before it got to the shore.The Oman Coast Guard is increasing sea patrols to stop illegal entry into the country. Working with the Royal Oman Police, it aims to improve border security and prevent illegal migration. The people were placed in custody. The proper legal steps have started. The officials did not say which countries the people are from or give information about where the boat came from or where it was going.
The interception underscores the continued vigilance of Oman’s maritime security agencies in monitoring the country’s territorial waters and preventing unlawful border crossings. The Royal Oman Police regularly conducts surveillance and patrol operations along coastal areas to detect smuggling activities, human trafficking networks and attempts to enter the country outside authorised immigration channels.
Officials said safeguarding the Sultanate’s maritime borders remains a national priority, with security forces employing coordinated operations and advanced monitoring capabilities to respond to suspected illegal activities at sea. Such operations are carried out in accordance with Omani laws governing immigration, border protection and maritime security.
The ROP reiterated that all individuals entering Oman must do so through designated ports of entry and in compliance with the country’s immigration regulations. Authorities also warned that those involved in facilitating illegal migration or human smuggling face strict legal consequences under Omani law.
The latest operation reflects broader regional efforts to curb irregular migration and dismantle criminal networks that exploit vulnerable individuals through dangerous sea crossings. Officials continue to encourage the public to cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious maritime activity that could pose security or safety risks.
The Royal Oman Police affirmed that protecting the nation’s borders and maintaining public safety remain central to its operational responsibilities, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attempted illegal entry are continuing.
