Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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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…
Mauritius Unrest: 14 Arrested Including Two Minors as Police Surge
Mauritian police have arrested fourteen people in connection with a surge in violence that has gripped parts of the island, with authorities…
Bruneau Laurette Claims Rioters Were Paid Rs 3,000 to Join Unrest
Prominent Mauritian civil society activist Bruneau Laurette has made a serious allegation in connection with the recent wave of riots and lo…
Rivière-Noire District Court in Bambous Closed Until Further Notice
The Rivière-Noire District Court, situated in Bambous on the west coast of Mauritius, has been closed until further notice, according to a r…
Mauritius Curfew Lifted: Minor Incidents Overnight, Police Say Situation Is Under Control
Mauritius has lifted its overnight curfew following a tense period of civil unrest, with police confirming that while "a few incidents" were…
Suspect Arrested After Theft and Looting at Winners Bambous
Mauritian police have arrested a suspect in connection with theft and looting at the Winners supermarket located in Bambous, a town in the w…
Four Arrested After Looting at Cascavelle Mall, Two Are Minors
Four people have been arrested in connection with the looting of multiple shops at Cascavelle Shopping Mall, one of Mauritius's largest reta…
Blocked Road in Bambous: Curfew Law Means Up to 5 Years in Prison
A road obstruction was reported in Bambous, a town in the Black River district on the west coast of Mauritius, during the nationwide curfew …
Officials Warn a Group Is Actively Inciting Violence in Mauritius
Mauritian authorities have issued a warning that an organised group of individuals is actively encouraging violence amid the ongoing civil u…
Two Arrested for Alcohol Theft in Coteau-Raffin and La Gaulette
Mauritian police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of bottles of alcohol in two separate locations: Coteau-Raffin and …
Five Provisionally Charged With Rioting at Port Louis Court
Five people have been provisionally charged with 'Taking Part in a Riot' before the Port Louis District Court, in the latest legal developme…
Five Charged With Rioting at Port Louis Court After Mauritius Unrest
Five people have been provisionally charged with 'Taking Part in a Riot' before the Port Louis District Court, in the latest legal fallout f…
Ten Arrested, Including Two Minors, After Mauritius Unrest
Mauritius police have arrested ten people, including two minors, in the aftermath of civil disturbances that erupted across several parts of…
Ten Arrested, Three Officers Injured After Mauritius Civil Unrest
Mauritius police have made ten arrests in the aftermath of civil unrest that broke out across parts of the island, with three officers injur…
La Gaulette Hit by Theft and Vandalism Amid Mauritius Unrest
The quiet coastal village of La Gaulette, on the west coast of Mauritius near Le Morne, was the scene of theft and vandalism during the rece…
28-Year-Old Nabbed With 38g of Cannabis at Cité La Cure Home
A 28-year-old construction worker was arrested at his home in Cité La Cure, a residential neighbourhood in Mauritius, on Saturday, 11 Octobe…
Cocaine and Cannabis Seeds Seized at Grand Gaube Home, 22-Year-Old Suspect Sought
Anti-drug police raided a home in Grand Gaube, a coastal village in the north of Mauritius, on the morning of Saturday 10 October 2026, unco…
Two Arrested at SSRN Airport After 273g Drug Bust on Arrival
Mauritius authorities intercepted over 273 grams of dangerous drugs at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (SSRN) on the evening…
Élodie Thomas Case: Who Is Investigating, and Can They Be Trusted?
The death of Élodie Thomas has become one of the most sensitive and closely watched cases in Mauritius, and a central question is now domina…
Bambous Police Station Ransacked, 50+ SMF Troops Deployed
The police station in Bambous, a town in the western district of Black River, was ransacked during a surge of civil unrest that swept across…
Four Suspects Caught Red-Handed Stealing Scooters in Port Louis
Four suspects were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning after being caught red-handed stealing scooters in Port Louis, Mauritius's…
Bambous Police Station Damaged in Mauritius Unrest
The police station in Bambous, a town in the Black River district on the western side of Mauritius, suffered significant damage during the w…
Barkly Police Station Badly Damaged, Two Vehicles Torched in Unrest
The police station in Barkly, a neighbourhood in the town of Beau-Bassin in west-central Mauritius, was struck by serious damage during a wa…
Calm Returns to Mauritius After a Night of Widespread Unrest
Mauritius woke to relative calm on Tuesday after a night marked by significant civil unrest that swept across several parts of the island, p…
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.