28-Year-Old Nabbed With 38g of Cannabis at Cité La Cure Home

A 28-year-old construction worker was arrested at his home in Cité La Cure — a residential neighbourhood in Mauritius — on Saturday, 11 October 2026, after anti-drug officers uncovered nearly 39 grammes of cannabis on the premises. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU), the specialist branch of the Mauritius Police Force responsible for combating drug trafficking and smuggling. Officers arrived at the property at around 8:00 a.m. and conducted a thorough search of the premises. **What was found** The search yielded two separate finds: 54 individually wrapped plastic sachets of cannabis totalling 37 grammes, and an additional resealable plastic bag containing 1.59 grammes of the same substance — bringing the total seized to 38.59 grammes. The packaging of the cannabis into 54 small individual sachets is a detail investigators are likely to take note of, as it is consistent with prepared-for-sale quantities rather than personal use. **Released on bail** The suspect was arrested at the scene but has since been granted bail and released while legal proceedings continue. The investigation remains open. **What this means** Under Mauritian law, the possession and trafficking of cannabis carry serious penalties. The Dangerous Drugs Act 2000 distinguishes between possession for personal use and trafficking — with the latter attracting much heavier sentences, including lengthy prison terms. The quantity found and the manner in which the cannabis was packaged may be central to how prosecutors frame the case. Cité La Cure is located in the Plaine Verte area of Port Louis, the capital. ADSU operations in residential areas are part of a broader national effort to disrupt street-level drug distribution networks across the island. The case is ongoing and no charges have been formally confirmed at the time of writing. Source: ION News