Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Twelve Arrested in Mauritius for Breaking Curfew Rules
Mauritius police have arrested 12 individuals for failing to comply with the island's curfew, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The ar…
Mauritius Curfew Lifted: All Roads Across Island Now Clear
The curfew that had been imposed across Mauritius in response to widespread civil unrest has been lifted, with the Mauritius Police Force co…
London Way Supermarket in Mahébourg Looted: Guard Tells All
A security guard working at the London Way supermarket in Mahébourg has spoken out about the terrifying events of Tuesday evening, when a cr…
SMF Warns Zero Tolerance on Curfew Violations in Mauritius
The Special Mobile Force (SMF), one of Mauritius's principal paramilitary units operating under the Mauritius Police Force, has issued a sta…
Mauritius Police on Full Alert as Unrest Continues
Mauritius Police Force has placed all available units on high alert as authorities move to contain ongoing civil unrest that has swept parts…
SaveMax Supermarkets in Camp-Levieux and Bambous Ransacked Overnight
Two branches of the SaveMax supermarket chain were ransacked overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, adding to a growing list of businesses tar…
Police Helicopter Dhruv Spotted Patrolling Camp-Levieux and Port-Louis
The Mauritius Police Force has deployed its Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv on aerial patrol missions over at least two locations: Cam…
Mauritius to Use Anti-Terror Law Against Rioters and Looters
Mauritius authorities have announced that individuals involved in public disorder and looting will face prosecution under the country's anti…
Bambous Courthouse Ransacked: Court Services Move to Rose-Hill
The district courthouse in Bambous, a town in the west of Mauritius, was ransacked during the widespread civil unrest that erupted on Octobe…
Mauritius Unrest: 94 Arrested Including 16 Minors and One Officer
Mauritian authorities have made 94 arrests in connection with the recent wave of civil unrest and looting that swept parts of the island, ac…
Around Ten Suspects Held Until October 21 Over Cascavelle Mall Looting and Oxenham Truck Robbery
Around ten suspects connected to two high-profile criminal incidents, the looting of Cascavelle Shopping Mall and the armed robbery of an Ox…
Four Suspects Arrested After Theft at Cascavelle Mall
Four suspects have been arrested by Mauritian police following a theft at Cascavelle Mall, one of the largest shopping centres in the west o…
Roche-Bois Business Looted With Rs 5.4 Million in Losses
A business based in Roche-Bois, a densely populated neighbourhood in the north of Port Louis, was targeted in a large-scale looting incident…
Shot Victim Élodie Thomas Taken Off Ventilator, Says Bachoo
Élodie Thomas, a young woman who was seriously injured in a shooting in Mauritius, has been taken off artificial ventilation, according to a…
Intruders Force Entry Into MyT Shop at Cascavelle Mall
A group of individuals forced their way into the MyT telecommunications outlet located inside Cascavelle Shopping Mall in the west of Maurit…
Kobita Jugnauth Questioned for Three Hours in Rs 114M Suitcase Case
Kobita Jugnauth, wife of former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, spent approximately three hours being questioned by investigators…
Off-Duty Officer Arrested in La Gaulette With Sabres and Masks
A serving police officer has been arrested in La Gaulette, a coastal village on the western tip of Mauritius, after being found in possessio…
Mauritius Curfew: 93 Arrested, Including 15 Minors
Mauritius police have arrested 93 people in connection with the civil unrest that prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew, acc…
Three Ghanaian Children Caught Stowaways on Cargo Ship in Mauritius Port
Three Ghanaian boys, aged 11, 13 and 15, were caught hiding aboard a cargo vessel at Port Louis harbour on Monday 12 October, in a case that…
25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Collision in La Caverne, Vacoas
A 25-year-old motorcyclist has died following a violent collision with a car on Route La Marie, in the La Caverne area of Vacoas, on Monday …
GIPM Elite Unit Patrols Petite-Rivière to Cascavelle After Night of Unrest
In the early hours of Wednesday 15 October, an ION News team accompanied a unit of the GIPM, the Groupe d'Intervention de la Police Mauricie…
Bambous District Court Ransacked and Files Destroyed in Night Unrest
The district court serving the Rivière-Noire area, located in Bambous in the west of Mauritius, was completely ransacked and vandalised on T…
Mauritius Unrest: What Rioters and Looters Risk Under the Law
As Mauritius grapples with a wave of civil unrest that has led to a government-imposed curfew and dozens of arrests, many people are asking …
Two Arrested at La Louise After Petrol Station Ransacked in Curfew Unrest
Two young men have been arrested after a petrol station in La Louise, a residential area in central Mauritius, was ransacked and the road le…
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.