Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Mauritius Cop Accused of Sex With Detainee at Sodnac Station
A troubling case of alleged sexual misconduct within the Mauritius Police Force has come to light, involving an officer accused of having se…
Mass Grave in Sri Lanka: Remains of 572 People Unearthed Amid Tamil Civilian Massacre Allegations
The remains of 572 people have been discovered in a mass grave in Sri Lanka, deepening a decades-long controversy over alleged massacres of …
Sewers Used as Drug Stash: Two Arrested by ADSU in Rose-Belle
Anti-drug officers in the south of Mauritius have made an unusual discovery, a drug cache hidden inside a sewer drain, after arresting two s…
Mauritius Records 1,560 Drug Cases and Rs 1.3bn in Seizures in 2026
Mauritius is on track for another high-volume year in drug enforcement, with 1,560 drug-related cases registered by police between January 1…
ADSU Officers Attacked With Machete in Poste-de-Flacq Drug Raid
A routine anti-drug operation in Poste-de-Flacq turned violent on Wednesday, 16 September, when officers from the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Un…
Drug-Positive Rider With No Licence Hits Police Officer in Port Louis
A motorcyclist riding without a valid licence and who tested positive for drugs struck a female police officer during a routine road check i…
CCTV Footage Identifies Suspect in Saraswattee Mootia Murder Case
Investigators probing the murder of Saraswattee Mootia have identified a suspect after reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage ca…
Murder Suspect in Saraswatee Mootia Case Confesses During Police Interrogation
The suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Saraswatee Mootia has confessed to the crime during his interrogation by the Drug Crim…
Suspect Arrested in Murder Case of Saraswatee Mootia in Mauritius
Mauritian police have made an arrest in the murder case of Saraswatee Mootia, according to a report by Le Defi Media, one of Mauritius's lea…
Quatre Bornes Man Arrested With 73g of Synthetic Cannabinoids
An early-morning drug raid in Quatre Bornes, a busy commercial town in the west of Mauritius, has led to the arrest of a 46-year-old unemplo…
Female Police Officer Injured During Road Check in Port Louis
A female police officer was injured during a road check operation in Port Louis, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The incident occurr…
Sex Scandal at Sodnac Police Station Triggers Secret Probe
A deeply sensitive investigation is currently underway within the Mauritius Police Force following allegations that a female detainee had se…
72 Cannabis Plants Uprooted Across Mauritius in One-Day Sweep
Mauritius anti-drug officers conducted a series of coordinated operations on Friday, 18 September 2026, uprooting 72 cannabis plants from ab…
Two Police Officers Assaulted During Drug Raid in Poste-de-Flacq
Two police officers were assaulted during an anti-drug operation in Poste-de-Flacq, a coastal town on the east coast of Mauritius, according…
Father's Heartbreak After Schoolboy Kennan Martin Dies in Fatal Fall
The father of Kennan Martin, a young schoolboy who died following a fatal fall in Mauritius, has spoken out in grief about the last moments …
Mauritius Pensioner Loses Rs 517,711 in WhatsApp Scam
A woman in her seventies has lost Rs 517,711, roughly US$11,000, after falling victim to a WhatsApp-based scam in Mauritius, according to a …
Woman, 60, Strangled at Her Vegetable Plot in Triolet
A 60-year-old woman was found dead at her vegetable plot in Triolet on Friday morning in what police believe may have been a robbery that tu…
Elderly Motorcyclist, 77, Critical After Truck Collision in Plaine-Verte
A 77-year-old man is fighting for his life in intensive care after a serious road accident in Plaine-Verte, a densely populated neighbourhoo…
76-Year-Old Malaysian Caught With 6kg of Cannabis at SSR Airport
A routine security check at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport, Mauritius's main gateway, located in Plaisance in the sou…
French Woman 'Released From Cell' for Sex With Mauritius Officer
A serious police misconduct case has emerged in Mauritius after a French woman reportedly detained in police custody was allegedly removed f…
Mauritius Police Express Solidarity as Two Seychellois Coast Guards Go Missing
The Mauritius Police Force has publicly expressed its solidarity with the Seychelles authorities following the disappearance of two Seychell…
Body of a Man Found in a Ravine in Coromandel, Mauritius
The body of a man was discovered in a ravine in Coromandel, a locality on the western outskirts of Port Louis, Mauritius's capital city, acc…
Mauritius Police Constable Arrested With Cannabis, Cites Financial Hardship
A serving member of the Mauritius Police Force has been arrested after being found in possession of cannabis, in a case that has drawn atten…
Mamy Ravatomanga Case: A Secret Recording Baffles Mauritius Courts
A high-profile corruption case involving Mamy Ravatomanga, a powerful Malagasy businessman with close ties to Madagascar's government, is ru…
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.