Home/Crime/Cocaine and Cannabis Seeds Seized at Gra…
Crime
Cocaine and Cannabis Seeds Seized at Grand Gaube Home, 22-Year-Old Suspect Sought
Anti-drug officers found 30g of cocaine and nearly 26g of cannabis seeds at a Grand Gaube address on Saturday morning — the suspect was not home.
By MauritiusNews Editorialabout 1 hour ago👁 0 views
Anti-drug police raided a home in Grand Gaube, a coastal village in the north of Mauritius, on the morning of Saturday 10 October 2026, uncovering a significant stash of narcotics linked to an alleged drug distribution operation.
Officers from the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) — the specialist narcotics branch of the Mauritius Police Force — arrived at the property at around 9:20 a.m. The 22-year-old man they were looking for was not present at the time of the search. His 32-year-old aunt, a domestic worker who lives at the same address, was present and witnessed the search operation throughout.
**What was found**
Inside a plastic bag concealed on the premises, officers discovered and seized:
- **30.16 grams of cocaine**
- **25.75 grams of cannabis seeds**
But the find went well beyond the drugs themselves. Investigators also recovered a container holding cocaine, one bag containing 14 individual doses, five additional bags each holding six sealed doses, a bag of loose cocaine, and a supply of 18 empty heat-sealed bags — the kind typically used to portion and package drugs for street sale.
Two electronic weighing scales were also found on the premises, further suggesting the property was being used as a drug preparation and distribution point.
**Aunt released, suspect on the run**
After completing the on-site procedures, police allowed the suspect's aunt to leave freely — she was not arrested or detained. The 22-year-old man, however, remains at large. Authorities have launched a search and the investigation is ongoing.
**What this means**
The volume of cocaine seized — just over 30 grams — combined with the packaging materials and scales indicates this was not simple personal use. Mauritius law distinguishes between possession for personal consumption and possession with intent to supply, with the latter carrying significantly harsher penalties under the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000.
Grand Gaube, though best known as a quiet seaside community near the northern tip of the island, has seen occasional drug enforcement activity in recent years, reflecting broader ADSU efforts to disrupt supply chains outside the main urban centres.
Anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts is urged to contact the Mauritius Police Force or the ADSU directly.
Source: ION News
The ADSU — Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit — is a specialist division of the Mauritius Police Force responsible for investigating and combating drug trafficking and smuggling across the island. It conducts targeted raids, surveillance operations, and works with international partners on narcotics cases.
What are the penalties for drug trafficking in Mauritius?−
Under the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000, possession of drugs with intent to supply carries severe penalties in Mauritius, including lengthy prison sentences. The presence of packaging materials, scales, and pre-dosed quantities can be used by prosecutors to argue intent to traffic rather than personal use, which attracts harsher sentencing.
Where is Grand Gaube in Mauritius?−
Grand Gaube is a small coastal village located in the Rivière du Rempart district in the north of Mauritius, near the northern tip of the island. It is known for its fishing community and proximity to tourist areas such as Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux.
