Muscat: Two Omani nationals were arrested for kidnapping two Asian expatriates and demanding a ransom for their release, reported Shabiba.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) launched a manhunt after the son of one of the hostages reported the kidnapping of his father along with another expatriate colleague in Nezwa.
The criminal investigation officers identified the abductors and arrested them before referring them to the Public Prosecution to face charges. Police inquiry revealed that the duo has committed similar crimes in the past.