Camp Levieux Man, 31, Arrested with Cannabis Plants, Seeds and Cash

Anti-drug officers in Mauritius arrested a 31-year-old construction worker on Thursday 15 October 2026 after a targeted raid on his home in Camp Levieux, a residential area in the town of Rose-Hill, located in the west-central part of the island.

The operation was carried out by the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit, known as the ADSU, the specialised police brigade responsible for narcotics enforcement in Mauritius. Officers arrived at the property at around 11:20 in the morning and conducted a thorough search of the premises.

During the search, investigators uncovered several items hidden on the property. They seized a black plastic wrap containing 10.3 grams of cannabis, a resealable plastic bag holding 194 cannabis seeds, and Rs 500 in cash, which officers suspect was linked to drug transactions.

Beyond the dried cannabis and seeds, the ADSU also discovered what appeared to be a small indoor growing operation on the premises. Nine cannabis plants, measuring between 7 and 15 centimetres in height, were uprooted and confiscated. The setup is described as a hydroponic or domestic cultivation arrangement, meaning the plants were being grown indoors, likely without soil.

The suspect was placed under arrest immediately following the search. No other individuals were detained at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

Cannabis cultivation, possession and trafficking are criminal offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act in Mauritius, and carry significant penalties including lengthy prison sentences depending on the quantities involved.

What this means: Indoor cannabis cultivation is a growing concern for Mauritian authorities, as small-scale home-growing operations allow individuals to produce their own supply and potentially sell locally. Raids of this nature, targeting residential addresses rather than street-level dealers, reflect the ADSU's broader strategy of disrupting supply chains at an earlier stage. The presence of seeds alongside live plants and dried cannabis suggests the suspect may have been engaged in an ongoing cultivation cycle rather than simple personal use.

Source: ION News