Camp-Levieux Electrician, 25, Caught With 44 Cannabis Packets
Anti-drug officers arrested a Rose-Hill electrician on Madras Street after finding 44 cellophane packets of cannabis and Rs 6,650 in cash.
A 25-year-old electrician from Rose-Hill was arrested on Friday 6 November after anti-drug officers found 44 packets of cannabis on him during a search on Madras Street in Camp-Levieux, a residential area in the central part of Mauritius.
Officers from the ADSU, the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit which is the specialised branch of the Mauritius Police Force responsible for tackling narcotics offences, stopped the suspect and conducted a search. They found 44 cellophane-wrapped packages, each containing cannabis.
In addition to the drugs, police seized Rs 6,650 in cash, which investigators believe may represent proceeds from drug sales. The suspect was taken into custody and remains detained while the investigation continues.
Camp-Levieux falls within the broader Rose-Hill and Beau-Bassin urban area, one of the more densely populated zones of Mauritius. Drug-related arrests in this corridor are not uncommon, and the ADSU regularly conducts operations targeting street-level distribution networks.
The quantity of packets seized, 44 individual wraps, is consistent with distribution rather than personal use, which is likely to influence the charges the suspect may face. Under Mauritian law, possession of cannabis with intent to supply carries significantly heavier penalties than simple possession.
No further suspects have been named at this stage, and police have not indicated whether the arrest is linked to a wider network. The case is being handled by the ADSU and further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.
What this means: Drug distribution cases like this one are handled under the Dangerous Drugs Act in Mauritius, which distinguishes between personal use and trafficking based on the quantity and packaging of substances found. A suspect caught with numerous individually wrapped portions faces the presumption of supply under the law, which can lead to significantly longer custodial sentences if convicted.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ADSU in Mauritius?β
The ADSU, or Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit, is a specialised division of the Mauritius Police Force dedicated to investigating and combating drug trafficking, smuggling and related offences across the island.
What are the penalties for cannabis possession in Mauritius?β
Under the Dangerous Drugs Act of Mauritius, penalties vary based on quantity and intent. Simple possession can result in fines and short custodial terms, while possession with intent to supply, which may be inferred from packaging such as multiple individually wrapped portions, can carry much heavier prison sentences.
Where is Camp-Levieux in Mauritius?β
Camp-Levieux is a locality within the Rose-Hill and Beau-Bassin urban area in the central-western part of Mauritius, one of the island's most populated districts.
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