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Three Malaysians held in Mauritius over 76kg cannabis seizure
Mauritian authorities have arrested three Malaysian nationals following the discovery of over 76 kilograms of suspected cannabis at an airport. The seizure marks a significant drug trafficking bust for the Indian Ocean island nation.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Three Malaysian nationals were detained by Mauritian law enforcement after customs officials seized 76.14 kilograms of suspected cannabis during an airport inspection, according to reports reaching Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
The drugs were discovered during a routine screening at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. The quantity of the suspected narcotics represents one of the larger drug hauls reported at the island nation's main aviation gateway in recent times.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the seizure and are examining whether the three detainees were acting independently or as part of a larger trafficking network. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about drug smuggling routes through major African and Indian Ocean transit hubs.
The arrests come as regional law enforcement agencies intensify cooperation on narcotics interdiction. Malaysian authorities have been coordinating with counterparts across Africa and the Middle East to combat transnational drug trafficking networks targeting the region.