Oman Customs Foil Smuggling Bid of 40 Starlink Units Hidden in Vehicle Compartments

10/11/2026

MUSCAT, Nov 10: Oman Customs officers at the Hafeet border crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle 40 Starlink devices and 10 dedicated mounting bases concealed inside a vehicle.

According to Oman Customs, the equipment was carefully hidden in specially prepared compartments inside the vehicle to evade detection.

Officers also seized seven used mobile phones that had not been declared.

The authorities said legal procedures were being completed in connection with the seizure.