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Cannabis trafficking investigations in Mauritius

Overview

In early August 2026, Mauritius experienced significant political and legal developments following a large-scale cannabis trafficking investigation. Junior Minister of Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, resigned after her husband, Gulshan Govind, was arrested in connection with a smuggling operation linking Mauritius and Réunion. The investigation involved an estimated 155.7 kg of cannabis valued at Rs 233.5 million. Authorities conducted a raid on the couple’s residence, seizing cannabis plants and a vehicle containing cannabis residues.

Later in the month, Mauritian authorities intercepted a separate smuggling attempt involving a package arriving from Paris. Officers discovered cannabis and cannabis resin hidden inside a children’s comic book. Following a controlled delivery operation, a 36-year-old French national was arrested in Solitude while taking possession of the parcel.

Entities

Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit · Anabelle Savabaddy · Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) · Véronique Leu-Govind · Gulshan Govind

Timeline

24 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Mauritius authorities arrest man for smuggling cannabis resin
A French national was arrested in Mauritius after cannabis resin was found hidden inside a children's comic book in a package sent from Paris.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Mauritius Junior Minister Véronique Leu-Govind Resigns Amid Cannabis Trafficking Probe
Mauritian Junior Minister Véronique Leu‑Govind resigned on Aug 3 after her husband’s arrest in a Rs 233.5 million cannabis‑trafficking case linking Mauritius and Réunion; the prime minister said she will appear

Sources

defimedia.info · leral.net · nettali.com · pulse.sn · senenews.com · sentv.info