News:2026-11-02/Trafficking/adsu-and-customs-officers-arrest-a-30-year-old-man-with-10-94-kg-of-cannabis-in-ten-sachets-on-arrival-from-du

NewsTrafficking2 November 2026

ADSU and customs officers arrest a 30-year-old man with 10.94 kg of cannabis in ten sachets on arrival from Dubai at SSR airport

Le Mauricien reported that officers of the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU), working with customs officers, intercepted 10.94 kg of cannabis at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at about 14:35 on Monday 2 November. The article says a 30-year-old man arriving on a flight from Dubai was arrested, and that ten heat-sealed black plastic sachets of cannabis were found. It reports that a controlled delivery began the same day and was interrupted on 3 November, and that the police report did not give the reason.

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PlacePlaisanceGrand PortMauritius

AgencyAnti-Drug and Smuggling Unit; customs officers

Approximate location-20.43, 57.68

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2026-11-02 Trafficking ADSU and customs officers arrest a 30-year-old man with 10.94 kg of cannabis in ten sachets on arrival from Dubai at SSR airport Le Mauricien reported that officers of the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU), working with customs officers, intercepted 10.94 kg of cannabis at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at about 14:35 on Monday 2 November. The article says a 30-year-old man arriving on a flight from Dubai was arrested, and that ten heat-sealed black plastic sachets of cannabis were found. It reports that a controlled delivery began the same day and was interrupted on 3 November, and that the police report did not give the reason. https://www.lemauricien.com/actualites/societe/aeroport-pres-de-rs-165-millions-de-cannabis-saisis-un-homme-de-30-ans-arrete/722391/ Mauritius Grand Port Plaisance 20° 25' 48.00" S, 57° 40' 48.00" E event site Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit; customs officers