Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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McDonald's in Beau-Bassin Vandalised, Vehicle Set on Fire
A McDonald's restaurant in Beau-Bassin, a town in the west of the Mauritius capital region, was targeted by acts of vandalism, with a vehicl…
Mauritius Police: Roads Open and Order Restored After Unrest
Mauritius Police have declared that the situation is under control and that nearly all roads across the island are now passable, following a…
Mamy Ravatomanga's Second Bail Bid Rejected After a Year Behind Bars
A Mauritian court has rejected the second bail application of Mamy Ravatomanga, a prominent Malagasy businessman detained at Melrose Prison …
Arrests, School Closures and Exam Delays as Unrest Spreads Across Mauritius
Civil unrest has spread across several parts of Mauritius, triggering a wave of disruptions that affected daily life for thousands of reside…
Élodie Thomas Out of Surgery After Being Shot in the Jaw
Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that his wife, Élodie Thomas, has come out of surgery following a shooting incident connected to the civil unr…
Video Shows Alleged Looting Amid Mauritius Civil Unrest
A video circulating widely on social media appears to show acts of alleged looting taking place amid the civil unrest that has engulfed seve…
Debris and Fire Reported on Route Royale in Pointe-aux-Sables
Debris has been scattered and a fire set on Route Royale in Pointe-aux-Sables, according to a report by Le Défi Media, as civil unrest that …
Road Blocked in Grand-Gaube on Monday Night Amid Unrest
A road in Grand-Gaube, a coastal village on the northern tip of Mauritius, was blocked on Monday evening, according to a report by Le Défi M…
Injured Constable at Abercrombie Unrest: 'I Thought I Was Going to Die'
A police constable injured during the violent unrest in Abercrombie has given a chilling first-hand account of the night he feared for his l…
Abercrombie Police Station Damaged After Monday Night Unrest
Photographs published by Le Défi Media reveal visible damage to the police station in Abercrombie, a residential neighbourhood in the north …
Scenes of Unrest Captured in Abercrombie, Sainte-Croix Monday Night
Photographs and footage captured on Monday evening in Abercrombie, a neighbourhood within the Sainte-Croix district of Port Louis, document …
SMF Armoured Vehicles Deployed as Tensions Flare in Abercrombie and Sainte-Croix
Armoured vehicles belonging to the Special Mobile Force (SMF), Mauritius's paramilitary police unit, have been deployed to the neighbourhood…
Bullet Successfully Removed from Élodie Thomas's Jaw, Says Bachoo
The bullet lodged in the jaw of Élodie Thomas, the young woman shot during the Camp-Levieux incident, has been successfully removed, senior …
Sainte-Croix Unrest: Police Commissioner Vows to Stay Through the Night
The Commissioner of Police has declared that officers will maintain a sustained presence in the troubled neighbourhood of Sainte-Croix overn…
Jonathan Thomas Pleads for Calm Amid Unrest in Sainte-Croix
Jonathan Thomas, husband of Élodie Thomas, the woman critically injured in a police shooting in Camp-Levieux, has made a heartfelt public ap…
Surgeons Extract Bullet from Élodie Thomas in Late-Night Operation
Surgeons treating Élodie Thomas, the woman shot in Camp-Levieux, Mauritius, successfully extracted the bullet lodged in her body, according …
Unrest in Sainte-Croix: Police Report Multiple Blocked Roads
Police authorities in Mauritius have reported disturbances in the Sainte-Croix neighbourhood, a densely populated area located on the outski…
Surgery Successful: Bullet Removed from Élodie Thomas, PMO Confirms
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed that Élodie Thomas, the Mauritian woman who was shot by a police officer in Camp-Levieux, ha…
Élodie Thomas Case: DPP Demands Full Inquiry, Won't Rule Out Judicial Investigation
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Mauritius has called for a comprehensive investigation into the case of Élodie Thomas, the woma…
President Gokhool Sends Support to Élodie Thomas's Family
Mauritius's President, Dharambeer Gokhool, has publicly expressed his support for Jonathan Thomas and his family following the shooting of É…
Missing Man Dharmendra Bisht Last Seen at Pont-Naturel
Mauritius authorities and the family of Dharmendra Bisht are appealing to the public for help in locating the missing man, who was last seen…
Sergeant Taukoor Faces Two New Charges in Camp-Levieux Shooting Case
Police Sergeant Taukoor, already facing charges in connection with the Camp-Levieux shooting that left civilian Élodie Thomas critically inj…
Metro Express Tram Window Smashed by Projectile in Barkly
A window on a Metro Express tram was damaged after being struck by a projectile in the Barkly area, according to a report by Le Défi Media. …
Camp-Levieux Shooting: Sergeant Taukoor Makes Brief Court Appearance in Rose-Hill
Police sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor made a brief court appearance at the Rose-Hill District Court following the Camp-Levieux shooting incid…
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.