Three Malaysians arrested in Mauritius after 76kg cannabis seizure at airport

Mauritanian authorities apprehended three Malaysian nationals following the discovery of 76.14 kilograms of suspected cannabis in their luggage at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on November 2. According to Free Malaysia Today, the trio, consisting of a 30-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman, were apprehended upon arrival in Mauritius from Dubai via Emirates flight.

The Mauritius Revenue Authority disclosed that the drugs were uncovered during a routine inspection of their checked baggage when they were halted for questioning. The seized contraband comprised 70 vacuum-packed black plastic bags filled with green leaves, which were presumed to be cannabis. Among the suspects, one had previously traveled from Thailand to Dubai before proceeding to Mauritius.

The 30-year-old individual resided and worked in Singapore as a security guard, while the other two were native to Penang. The value of the seized drugs was estimated at 114.21 million Mauritian rupees, equivalent to RM9.87 million. This incident marks a series of drug-related arrests involving Malaysians in Mauritius. Last month, a 55-year-old Malaysian chef was apprehended on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 17.88 kilograms of cannabis, while in September, a 76-year-old Malaysian was detained after Mauritian authorities found 6.18 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage.