MUSCAT: Oman’s new anti-narcotics law has introduced tougher penalties for drug trafficking, smuggling and possession, with punishments ranging from substantial fines and lengthy prison terms to life imprisonment and the death penalty in aggravated cases. The Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, issued under Royal Decree No. 67/2026, also strengthens provisions covering chemical …
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