Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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One Dead, One Injured After Scaffolding Collapse at Upper Dagotière Temple
A fatal workplace accident occurred at a temple in Upper Dagotière, a locality in the central part of Mauritius, after a scaffolding structu…
Port Louis Mason, 28, Caught With Synthetic Drug Packets and Cannabis
A 28-year-old mason living in Port Louis was arrested on Monday, 28 September 2026, after anti-drug officers discovered both synthetic drugs…
Flacq Drug Bust: Man Arrested With Heroin and Crystal Meth
Anti-drug police arrested a 29-year-old unemployed man in Flacq on Monday, 28 September 2026, after finding both heroin and crystal methamph…
Girl of 13 Gives Birth in East Mauritius; Man Investigated for Child Sex
A 13-year-old girl has given birth in the east of Mauritius, prompting police to open an investigation into sexual relations with a minor, a…
Road Rage in Mauritius Could Now Cost You Rs 500,000 and Jail
Mauritius is cracking down on road rage with sweeping new penalties that could see aggressive drivers fined up to Rs 500,000 (roughly USD 11…
Illegal Street Racing Fines in Mauritius Jump to Rs 100,000
Mauritius has sharply increased the financial penalties for illegal street racing and unauthorised rallies, with new fines ranging from Rs 5…
Holding Your Phone While Driving Will Get You Fined, Warns Mauritius MP
Mauritius parliamentarian Osman Mahomed has issued a stark warning to drivers across the island: if you are caught holding your mobile phone…
Synthetic Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested in Quatre-Bornes
A suspect has been arrested in Quatre-Bornes, a busy commercial town in the west of Mauritius, on suspicion of trafficking synthetic drugs, …
Police Hold Community Meeting in Pailles Over Crime Concerns
Mauritius Police Force officers have reached out to residents of Pailles, a busy suburb located just west of Port Louis along the main motor…
156kg Cannabis Seizure: Chimajee Case Inquiry to Wrap in Three Weeks
Mauritian authorities are closing in on the preliminary phase of their investigation into Ravindra Chimajee, a suspect connected to one of t…
14-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing in Roche-Bois, Mauritius
Authorities in Mauritius are searching for a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing from Roche-Bois, a working-class residential dist…
ADSU Anti-Drug Officers Assaulted in Poste-de-Flacq, Three Suspects Still at Large
Anti-drug officers from Mauritius's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) were physically assaulted during an operation in Poste-de-Flacq, a c…
Woman Admits Asking Lover to Kill Her Mother-in-Law in Mauritius Murder Case
A woman named Khoosboo has made a startling confession to Mauritian police, admitting that she asked her lover to murder her mother-in-law, …
Motorcyclist Injured in Road Accident in Pailles, Mauritius
A motorcyclist was injured in a road accident in Pailles, a busy suburb located just west of Port Louis along the main motorway corridor, ac…
Bus and Heavy Truck Collide in Laventure: 13 Injured
Thirteen people were injured on Thursday after a public bus and a heavy goods vehicle collided in Laventure, a locality in the east of Mauri…
Three Dead on Mauritius Roads in Just 72 Hours
Three people have lost their lives on Mauritius roads in the space of just three days, in a grim series of accidents that has also left arou…
Man, 70, Killed Instantly in Road Accident at Laventure
A 70-year-old man has died following a road accident in Laventure, a locality in the east of Mauritius. The victim, identified as Munsoor R…
Son Says Wife Confessed Affair With His Uncle in Mootia Murder Plot Case
A disturbing family drama is playing out in a Mauritian courtroom as details emerge in the alleged conspiracy to murder Saraswattee Mootia, …
Truck Driver Killed in Crash With School Bus in Laventure
A truck driver lost his life following a serious collision with a school bus transporting students in Laventure, a locality in the north of …
South African Driver Died of Liver Rupture After Tamarin Crash
A South African woman who was fatally injured in a road accident in Tamarin, on the west coast of Mauritius, died as a result of a ruptured …
Motorcyclist Killed in Van Collision on Pamplemousses Main Road
A motorcyclist lost his life on Sunday, 27 September, following a serious collision with a 15-seater van on the main road in Pamplemousses, …
78-Year-Old Inmate Files Sexual Assault Complaint at Melrose Prison
A 78-year-old detainee held at Melrose Prison in Mauritius has filed a formal police complaint alleging that he was sexually assaulted while…
South African Woman Dies After 4x4 Crash in Tamarin
A South African woman has died after a road accident involving a 4x4 vehicle in Tamarin, a popular coastal town on the west coast of Mauriti…
Fayzal Ally Beegun Files Police Report Over Death Threats
Fayzal Ally Beegun, a well-known figure in Mauritian public life, has filed an official complaint with police following death threats made a…
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.