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Mauritius: man arrested with 28 strips of synthetic cannabinoids

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Mauritian police arrested a 35-year-old self-employed worker in Glen Park, Vacoas, on 25 October 2026, after finding 28 strips of paper containing synthetic cannabinoids at his home. Officers also seized 11,350 Mauritian rupees in cash, according to Ionnews, as the investigation continues.

Mauritian police arrested a 35-year-old man in Glen Park, Vacoas, on Sunday, 25 October 2026, after finding 28 strips of paper containing synthetic cannabinoids at his home, Ionnews reports. Officers from the ADSU, the anti-drug unit of the Mauritian Police, also seized 11,350 Mauritian rupees in cash.

The search was carried out at around 5.15pm. The substances were found in a cylindrical plastic container with a lid. The suspect, a self-employed worker, was taken into custody and the investigation is continuing, according to Ionnews.

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