At the Country's Entry Points: Rs 8.4 Billion Worth of Drugs Seized in 2025

In 2025, Mauritius recorded drug seizures exceeding 1,200 kilograms, valued at Rs 8.4 billion in the local market, at various entry points. The Plaine Magnien Airport remained the main entry point, where 652 kilograms of drugs worth approximately Rs 1.4 billion were intercepted. The port experienced ten major seizures, resulting in the confiscation of 523 kilograms of drugs, including a significant cocaine shipment worth Rs 6.6 billion on the market.

Postal and courier services were not spared either, with seizures valued at Rs 55 million and Rs 204 million recorded at the central post office and delivery services, respectively. All these operations were conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Section of the Mauritius Revenue Authority in collaboration with the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit.

Compared to 2024, the port's results show a notable increase: during five major operations, 687 kilograms of drugs valued at Rs 1.2 billion were intercepted. At the airport, 21 operations led to the seizure of 158.3 kilograms, with a total value of Rs 4.6 billion. In total, anti-drug authorities seized Rs 5.8 billion worth of drugs in 2024.