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Oman Police detains citizen over illegal vehicle modifications

Published: 27 Apr 2026 - 11:33 am | Last Updated: 27 Apr 2026 - 11:52 am
Picture: Royal Oman Police/ X

Picture: Royal Oman Police/ X

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Oman Police have detained a citizen for illegally modifying a vehicle in a way that caused noise disturbances and emitted flames from the exhaust. 

The authorities, in a social media post, stated that the Police Command took action against the individual, whose illegally modified vehicle disturbed public peace by producing excessive noise and flames from the exhaust. 

The officials added that legal procedures are currently being completed against the violator.

A follower of the Royal Oman Police on X, identified as Abu Ahmad, commended the efforts of the authorities, thanking them for the enforcement action.