Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Four Suspects Arrested After Theft at Cascavelle Mall
Four suspects have been arrested by Mauritian police following a theft at Cascavelle Mall, one of the largest shopping centres in the west o…
Roche-Bois Business Looted With Rs 5.4 Million in Losses
A business based in Roche-Bois, a densely populated neighbourhood in the north of Port Louis, was targeted in a large-scale looting incident…
Shot Victim Élodie Thomas Taken Off Ventilator, Says Bachoo
Élodie Thomas, a young woman who was seriously injured in a shooting in Mauritius, has been taken off artificial ventilation, according to a…
Intruders Force Entry Into MyT Shop at Cascavelle Mall
A group of individuals forced their way into the MyT telecommunications outlet located inside Cascavelle Shopping Mall in the west of Maurit…
Kobita Jugnauth Questioned for Three Hours in Rs 114M Suitcase Case
Kobita Jugnauth, wife of former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, spent approximately three hours being questioned by investigators…
Off-Duty Officer Arrested in La Gaulette With Sabres and Masks
A serving police officer has been arrested in La Gaulette, a coastal village on the western tip of Mauritius, after being found in possessio…
Mauritius Curfew: 93 Arrested, Including 15 Minors
Mauritius police have arrested 93 people in connection with the civil unrest that prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew, acc…
Three Ghanaian Children Caught Stowaways on Cargo Ship in Mauritius Port
Three Ghanaian boys — aged 11, 13 and 15 — were caught hiding aboard a cargo vessel at Port Louis harbour on Monday 12 October, in a case th…
25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Collision in La Caverne, Vacoas
A 25-year-old motorcyclist has died following a violent collision with a car on Route La Marie, in the La Caverne area of Vacoas, on Monday …
GIPM Elite Unit Patrols Petite-Rivière to Cascavelle After Night of Unrest
In the early hours of Wednesday 15 October, an ION News team accompanied a unit of the GIPM — the Groupe d'Intervention de la Police Maurici…
Bambous District Court Ransacked and Files Destroyed in Night Unrest
The district court serving the Rivière-Noire area, located in Bambous in the west of Mauritius, was completely ransacked and vandalised on T…
Mauritius Unrest: What Rioters and Looters Risk Under the Law
As Mauritius grapples with a wave of civil unrest that has led to a government-imposed curfew and dozens of arrests, many people are asking …
Two Arrested at La Louise After Petrol Station Ransacked in Curfew Unrest
Two young men have been arrested after a petrol station in La Louise, a residential area in central Mauritius, was ransacked and the road le…
Mauritius Unrest: 14 Arrested Including Two Minors as Police Surge
Mauritian police have arrested fourteen people in connection with a surge in violence that has gripped parts of the island, with authorities…
Bruneau Laurette Claims Rioters Were Paid Rs 3,000 to Join Unrest
Prominent Mauritian civil society activist Bruneau Laurette has made a serious allegation in connection with the recent wave of riots and lo…
Rivière-Noire District Court in Bambous Closed Until Further Notice
The Rivière-Noire District Court, situated in Bambous on the west coast of Mauritius, has been closed until further notice, according to a r…
Mauritius Curfew Lifted: Minor Incidents Overnight, Police Say Situation Is Under Control
Mauritius has lifted its overnight curfew following a tense period of civil unrest, with police confirming that while "a few incidents" were…
Suspect Arrested After Theft and Looting at Winners Bambous
Mauritian police have arrested a suspect in connection with theft and looting at the Winners supermarket located in Bambous, a town in the w…
Four Arrested After Looting at Cascavelle Mall, Two Are Minors
Four people have been arrested in connection with the looting of multiple shops at Cascavelle Shopping Mall, one of Mauritius's largest reta…
Blocked Road in Bambous: Curfew Law Means Up to 5 Years in Prison
A road obstruction was reported in Bambous, a town in the Black River district on the west coast of Mauritius, during the nationwide curfew …
Officials Warn a Group Is Actively Inciting Violence in Mauritius
Mauritian authorities have issued a warning that an organised group of individuals is actively encouraging violence amid the ongoing civil u…
Two Arrested for Alcohol Theft in Coteau-Raffin and La Gaulette
Mauritian police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of bottles of alcohol in two separate locations: Coteau-Raffin and …
Five Provisionally Charged With Rioting at Port Louis Court
Five people have been provisionally charged with 'Taking Part in a Riot' before the Port Louis District Court, in the latest legal developme…
Five Charged With Rioting at Port Louis Court After Mauritius Unrest
Five people have been provisionally charged with 'Taking Part in a Riot' before the Port Louis District Court, in the latest legal fallout f…
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mauritius safe for tourists?−
Mauritius is generally considered one of Africa's safest countries for tourists. Violent crime is relatively rare, though petty theft and opportunistic crime do occur in busy areas. Tourists are advised to take standard precautions with valuables and avoid isolated areas at night.
What is the Mauritius Police Force?−
The Mauritius Police Force (MPF) is the national law enforcement agency, headquartered in Port Louis. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and employs around 12,000 officers. The force handles criminal investigation, traffic, and border control.
What is the drug situation in Mauritius?−
Drug trafficking and abuse — particularly synthetic drugs and heroin — remains a significant challenge in Mauritius. The government has introduced harm reduction programmes, but drug-related crime and court cases are regularly reported by Mauritian media.
What courts does Mauritius have?−
The Mauritius judicial system includes the Supreme Court (highest court on the island), the Intermediate Court, District Courts, and the Industrial Court. Final appeals can be made to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.