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Three Malaysians arrested in Mauritius with 76kg cannabis haul
Mauritian authorities have arrested three Malaysian nationals after discovering approximately 76 kilograms of cannabis in their luggage. The suspects include a Singapore-based security guard and two residents of Penang.
LSN Malaysia ·
Mauritian law enforcement officials detained the three Malaysians following the discovery of the large quantity of cannabis during a luggage inspection at an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean island nation.
One of the arrested individuals is reported to have been residing and working in Singapore as a security guard at the time of the incident. The two other suspects—a 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman—are listed as residents of Penang in Malaysia's northern Kedah state.
The seizure represents a significant drug trafficking operation targeting the region. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the arrest, the intended destination of the narcotics, or the specific charges that will be filed against the three suspects.
Mauritius, situated off the coast of East Africa, has strengthened its enforcement of drug-related laws in recent years. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about international drug smuggling networks operating across South and Southeast Asia.