Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Mauritius Riots: 151 Arrested and Full Damage Toll Presented to Cabinet
The full human and material cost of the civil unrest that struck Mauritius on October 12 was laid out before the Council of Ministers this F…
First Convictions After Mauritius Unrest: Five Sent to Prison
Mauritius has handed down its first criminal convictions stemming from the wave of civil unrest that recently gripped the island, with five …
Mauritius Unrest Damages 8 Police Stations and 162 CCTV Cameras
The wave of civil unrest that swept through parts of Mauritius has left a significant trail of damage to public infrastructure, with officia…
151 Arrested in Mauritius Unrest, Including 16 Minors
Mauritius authorities have arrested 151 people in connection with the civil unrest that erupted across the island from 12 October 2025, acco…
Mauritius Curfew: 12 Defendants Remanded in Custody After Hearing
Twelve defendants charged with breaching the curfew imposed in Mauritius have been remanded in custody following their court appearance, Le …
Barkly Police Station Closed: Services Move to Beau-Bassin
The police station serving the Barkly area in Mauritius has been taken out of service, with all its operations formally redirected to the Be…
Mauritius Plans to Cut Criminal Age to 12 in Law Shake-Up
An announcement made after the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday 14 October 2026 has sent shockwaves through Mauritius's legal and s…
Flacq WhatsApp 'Gen Z' Group Linked to Molotov Cocktail Plot
Police in Flacq, on the east coast of Mauritius, have arrested two people in connection with an alleged plot to incite disorder in the distr…
Teen Gunman Kills Four at Oregon Primary School Before Being Shot Dead
A teenage gunman killed four people, including three young children, at a primary school in the city of Bend, Oregon, on Thursday 15 October…
NADC CEO: Criminal Networks Are Targeting Vulnerable Youth
Kunal Naik, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Anti-Drug Commission (NADC), has raised the alarm over a calculated strategy by crim…
Flacq Youth Arrested Over WhatsApp 'Gen Z' Riot Plot
Mauritian police have arrested a young man in the district of Flacq on suspicion of attempting to incite civil unrest through a WhatsApp gro…
Mauritius Curfew Breach: 12 Defendants Aged 19 to 59 Admit Guilt
Twelve defendants, ranging in age from 19 to 59 years old, have admitted before a Mauritian court that they violated a curfew order, accordi…
Mauritius Curfew Breach: 12 Defendants Plead Guilty in Court
Twelve defendants charged with breaching Mauritius's curfew have pleaded guilty before the courts, according to a report by Le Defi Media. T…
Mauritius Curfew Trial: 12 Defendants Choose to Represent Themselves
Twelve defendants facing charges of breaching the curfew imposed during Mauritius's recent period of civil unrest have chosen to represent t…
What Happens to 12-Year-Olds Arrested During Mauritius Riots?
The arrest of children as young as 12 and 13 during recent unrest in Mauritius has raised urgent questions about how the law treats minors s…
Top Lawyer Urges Proportionate Sentences in Mauritius Curfew Trials
As Mauritius processes a wave of arrests linked to the recent curfew and civil unrest, prominent barrister Me Antoine Domingue has called fo…
Trial of 12 Curfew Breakers Opens in Mauritius Court Friday
A trial involving twelve individuals charged with breaching a curfew order in Mauritius has begun, with the case formally opening in court t…
Trial of 13 Accused Curfew Breakers Opens in Mauritius Court
Thirteen individuals charged with breaching a curfew order in Mauritius are set to face trial this Friday, according to a report by Le Défi …
Breaking Curfew in Mauritius Can Land You Five Years in Prison
Mauritius's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Rashid Ahmine, has issued a stark warning to the public: breaching the curfew currently i…
Mauritius Curfew: 16 Violations Recorded, Two Drink-Drive Crashes
Mauritius police recorded 16 curfew violations during the latest overnight enforcement period, along with two separate road accidents in whi…
Saint-Pierre Residents Form Patrols to Guard Their Neighbourhood
Residents of Saint-Pierre, a town in the Rivière Noire district on the western coast of Mauritius, have taken matters into their own hands b…
Mauritius Police Clear Roads as Normal Activities Resume
Mauritius police have declared that roads across the island are now passable and that normal activities can resume, according to a statement…
Armed Trio Raids Baie-du-Cap Restaurant, Rs 300,000 Lost
Three masked men armed with a machete, a baseball bat, and a long stick broke into a restaurant in Baie-du-Cap, a coastal village in the sou…
Two Armed Men Seized During Curfew Patrol in Pamplemousses
Two men were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, 15 October, after an anti-drug and street patrol unit caught them carrying multiple w…
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.