Theft and Drug Offenses: Jordan Ah Kang Sentenced to Three Months in Prison

Jordan Cliff Dylan Ah Kang was arrested as part of the investigation into the death of police officer Dimple Raghoo. On November 13, 2025, he was sentenced to three months in prison and a total fine of Rs 13,000 in Intermediate Court for theft and drug offenses committed between September and November 2020 in Petite Rivière and Port-Louis.

The 30-year-old resident of Tranquebar pleaded guilty to four charges: possession of cannabis for distribution, attempted production of synthetic cannabis, possession of equipment for producing dangerous drugs, and theft.

On November 25, 2020, he had in his possession seventeen cannabis seeds weighing 0.23 grams. Additionally, on November 23, 2020, he attempted to prepare 519.6 grams of synthetic cannabis using "thinner," lizard and cockroach poisons, and glue, among other substances.

Stolen Chemicals

Furthermore, he had a complete set of equipment for producing dangerous drugs at a location in Port-Louis, including gloves, various bottles containing liquids, and scissors. He was also accused of stealing chemicals from his workplace in Petite Rivière in September 2020.

In her ruling, the magistrate considered that Jordan Cliff Dylan Ah Kang was arrested following the death of police officer Dimple Raghoo, which occurred on November 24, 2020, in Beau Vallon during a "controlled delivery" operation. The police had received information that the accused, along with others, was manufacturing synthetic drugs in an apartment located in the capital.

The magistrate also acknowledged that the accused had confessed during his statements and fully cooperated with the police. As a result, he was fined Rs 8,000 for possession of cannabis. He also received a Rs 5,000 fine and three months in prison for the attempted production of synthetic cannabis. Additionally, he was sentenced to three months for possession of equipment intended for drug production and the same sentence for the theft of chemicals, with all sentences to be served concurrently.