Mauritius Crime & Justice News
MauritiusNews.com covers crime and justice across the island, including police investigations, court proceedings, drug trafficking cases, road safety incidents, and the work of Mauritius's judicial system. We report accurately and responsibly on cases that matter to the public.
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Officer Arrested for Alleged Assault on Husband
A female police officer stationed in Mauritius has been taken into custody following allegations that she physically assaulted her husband a…
Mauritius Hunts for Rare Profile to Lead NCA
Mauritius has officially launched a recruitment drive to find a director general for the National Crime Agency (NCA), with authorities descr…
ADSU Seizes Rs 6.4M Cannabis in Plaine-Magnien
Mauritius' Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) scored a significant victory against drug trafficking this week, seizing 2.5 kilograms of can…
Boy, 12, Dies After Falling From School Bus
A 12-year-old student has tragically lost his life after falling from a school bus in Grande-Pointe-aux-Piments, in the north of Mauritius. …
Son menace sa mère pour financer sa drogue
Un incident alarmant s'est produit dans un quartier de Port-Louis, la capitale mauricienne, où une mère a été menacée par son fils qui exige…
Camp-Diable Families Flee Drug Labs at Home
A resident of Camp-Diable, speaking anonymously to ION News out of fear for his safety, has painted a deeply alarming picture of a community…
Two ADSU Officers Slashed in Flacq Sword Attack
Two officers from Mauritius's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) were gravely injured after being attacked with a sabre in the Flacq distri…
Rs 1.5M Jewellery Stolen from 92-Year-Old in Pamplemousses
Authorities in Pamplemousses are investigating the disappearance of jewellery estimated at Rs 1.5 million belonging to a 92-year-old woman, …
Three Lambs Vanish Mysteriously from Midlands Farm
A livestock farmer in the Midlands region of Mauritius has been left baffled after three lambs vanished without explanation from his farm. T…
Teen Claims He Was Threatened at Gunpoint in Chamarel
A disturbing incident has come to light in the scenic village of Chamarel, in the Black River district of Mauritius, after a 16-year-old ado…
Contraband Thrown Over La Bastille Prison Walls
Three suspicious packages were thrown over the perimeter wall of La Bastille Prison in Mauritius, in what authorities believe may be a coord…
Mauritius Cop Caught with Drugs at Police Station
A serving police constable has been arrested on drug-related charges after being caught red-handed by colleagues from the Anti-Drug and Smug…
Drugs at Beau-Bassin Prison: Two Charges Held
A detainee at Beau-Bassin Prison, identified as Rawjee, is facing two provisional drug-related charges following an incident inside one of M…
Goodlands : mécanicien agressé et dévêtu en pleine rue
Un mécanicien de 21 ans se retrouve hospitalisé à l'hôpital SSRN après une agression brutale survenue le dimanche 13 septembre à Goodlands, …
Drug Bust in Batterie-Cassée: Man, 24, Arrested
Anti-drug officers from the ADSU (Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit) moved swiftly on Tuesday, 15 September, raiding a private residence in Batte…
243 Cannabis Plants Seized in La-Gaulette Raid
Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) officers conducted a targeted sweep operation on Tuesday, 15 September, on an abandoned piece of land in…
Fatal Crash at La Vigie Claims Life of 40-Year-Old
A fatal road accident at La Vigie has claimed the life of Varuna Burnah, a 40-year-old Mauritian, after his vehicle left the road in circums…
18 Illegal Foreigners Arrested in Port Louis Raid
Mauritius police authorities have arrested 18 foreign nationals found to be living and working in the country illegally, following a targete…
Fatal Crash: Victims Were Returning From Prayer
A devastating road accident struck Mauritius late in the evening, with early reports indicating that the victims were returning home from a …
Drug Bust in Batterie-Cassée: Youth Arrested
Authorities in Batterie-Cassée have made a significant drug-related arrest, apprehending a 24-year-old man following the seizure of cannabis…
20-Year-Old Stabbed in Grand-Baie
A young man aged 20 was stabbed in Grand-Baie, one of Mauritius's most popular tourist and residential areas in the north of the island, lea…
Man Caught with 29 Drug Doses at L'Escalier Clinic
A man was arrested on the grounds of the Mediclinic de L'Escalier after being found in possession of 29 doses of synthetic drugs, in what au…
Fatal Crash at La Vigie Claims One Life
A tragic road accident at La Vigie has claimed the life of Varuna Burnah, while two other individuals sustained injuries in what authorities…
La Vigie Crash Kills Woman, Deaths Hit 110
A woman has lost her life in a road accident at La Vigie, bringing Mauritius's road fatality count to a deeply troubling 110 deaths since th…
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.