Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Over 7,400 Cannabis Plants Uprooted in Riche-en-Eau Drug Raid
Mauritian authorities have uprooted 7,414 cannabis plants in Riche-en-Eau, a rural village located in the south-east of Mauritius, in what a…
Pailles Man Tried to Scam a Police Inspector With Fake Documents
A man has been arrested in Pailles after allegedly attempting to extort money from a police inspector using falsified documents, according t…
69-Year-Old Man Files Fraud Complaint Against Nephew and Wife Over Rs 180,000
A 69-year-old man in Mauritius has filed a formal complaint with police against his own nephew and the nephew's wife, accusing the couple of…
Man Stabbed by Female Neighbour in St-Pierre Residential Area
A 38-year-old man was stabbed by his female neighbour at Résidence Ste-Catherine, a residential neighbourhood in St-Pierre, a town located i…
Three Mauritians Jailed 15 Years in Madagascar Cocaine Bust
Three Mauritian nationals have been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Malagasy court following a major drug trafficking operation that un…
Mauritius Cop on Extended Leave After Alleged Sex With Detainee
A Mauritius Police Force constable at the centre of allegations that he engaged in sexual relations with a female detainee has taken an exte…
Indoor Cannabis Farm Worth Rs 3.9M Seized by Mauritius Drug Unit
Mauritius anti-drug authorities have uncovered and dismantled an indoor cannabis cultivation operation, seizing drugs and related equipment …
224 Men Filed Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Mauritius in 2025
Domestic violence in Mauritius is often discussed through the lens of women's suffering, but new figures reveal that men are also seeking le…
Indian National Missing in Mauritius, Family Pleads for Help
An Indian national has been reported missing in Mauritius, with his family urgently calling on local authorities and the public for help in …
Armed Gang Terrorises Woman Alone at Home in Plaine-Magnien
A young woman in Plaine-Magnien, a village in the south-east of Mauritius, lived through a terrifying ordeal on the evening of Friday, 2 Oct…
Mauritius Supreme Court Overturns Prison Terms, Criticises Magistrate
The Supreme Court of Mauritius has overturned prison sentences in two distinct criminal cases and taken the unusual step of publicly critici…
French Woman Acquitted in 2015 Sues Mauritius State for Rs 25 Million
A French national who was acquitted on appeal in 2015 following a drug importation case involving Subutex is now suing the Mauritian state f…
When the ADSU Arrives, Mauritius Drug Hotspots Empty Fast
When officers from Mauritius's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) move into a neighbourhood, the effect is almost immediate: streets that w…
Two Sodnac Police Officers Face Discipline Over Sex Allegations
Two police officers stationed at the Sodnac police station in Quatre Bornes have been referred for disciplinary proceedings after the Direct…
Rs 350M Extortion Probe: Karl Élysée Still Not Summoned by FCC After Three Weeks
Three weeks after a key piece of audio evidence was submitted to Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), the individual allegedly imp…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill Council's Closure Order Against Leisure Firm
Mauritius's Supreme Court has annulled a Provisional Closing Order that the Municipal Council of Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill had issued against a …
Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Sri Balkrishna Luchmaya
A Mauritian court has sentenced Christopher Jonathan Magdeleine to life imprisonment for the murder of Sri Balkrishna Luchmaya, according to…
Fatal Abercrombie Crash: Victim's Daughter Takes Part in Police Re-enactment
Mauritian police have conducted a formal reconstruction of a fatal road accident that occurred in Abercrombie, a residential area in the Por…
Domestic Violence in Mauritius: When Home Becomes a Danger Zone
Domestic violence continues to cast a long shadow over thousands of households in Mauritius. Behind closed doors, many victims, most often w…
ADSU Drug Crackdown Forces Mauritius Dealers Off Streets for a Day
Mauritius's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) launched a sweeping police operation on Thursday that effectively forced a temporary halt to…
Synthetic Drug Stash Found in Bambous-Virieux Dawn Raid
Anti-drug officers raided a home in Bambous-Virieux in the early hours of Wednesday, 30 September, arresting a 36-year-old unemployed man af…
280 Cannabis Plants Worth Rs 1.4M Seized in Sugarcane Field
Police officers from the Piton station carried out a major anti-drug operation in Bon-Espoir, a locality in the north of Mauritius, on Wedne…
Tornado Squad Seizes Eleven Synthetic Drug Doses in Port Louis
Mauritius's Tornado Squad has seized eleven doses of synthetic drugs from a suspect in Port Louis, according to a report by Le Défi Media. …
Mauritius Driver Claims He Was Kidnapped After Caroline Delivery
A delivery driver in Mauritius has made a disturbing claim to police, alleging that he was kidnapped and held against his will shortly after…
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.