News:2026-08-20/Trafficking/customs-seize-20-42-kg-of-cannabis-and-15-46-kg-of-cannabis-resin-from-a-passenger-arriving-from-frankfurt-at

NewsTrafficking20 August 2026

Customs seize 20.42 kg of cannabis and 15.46 kg of cannabis resin from a passenger arriving from Frankfurt at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

L'Express reported that the Customs AntiNarcotics Section of the Mauritius Revenue Authority, working with the airport's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU), intercepted a consignment on Thursday morning after the arrival of flight DE 2314 from Frankfurt at about 7:25. The article says a search of a passenger's two suitcases found 20.42 kg of cannabis and 15.46 kg of cannabis resin, packed in 34 sachets and 127 packets. A controlled delivery then led to the arrest of two recipients, and the three suspects were placed in detention while the ADSU continues its investigation.

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PlaceSir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportGrand Port DistrictMauritius

AgencyCustoms AntiNarcotics Section, Mauritius Revenue Authority; Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit

Approximate location-20.43, 57.68

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2026-08-20 Trafficking Customs seize 20.42 kg of cannabis and 15.46 kg of cannabis resin from a passenger arriving from Frankfurt at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport L'Express reported that the Customs AntiNarcotics Section of the Mauritius Revenue Authority, working with the airport's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU), intercepted a consignment on Thursday morning after the arrival of flight DE 2314 from Frankfurt at about 7:25. The article says a search of a passenger's two suitcases found 20.42 kg of cannabis and 15.46 kg of cannabis resin, packed in 34 sachets and 127 packets. A controlled delivery then led to the arrest of two recipients, and the three suspects were placed in detention while the ADSU continues its investigation. https://lexpress.mu/s/saisie-record-de-rs-150-millions-a-laeroport-561753 Mauritius Grand Port District Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 20° 25' 48.00" S, 57° 40' 48.00" E event site Customs AntiNarcotics Section, Mauritius Revenue Authority; Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit