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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Why is the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) launching the Stop Drug Platform?
The MRA is committed to the fight against drugs and illicit trade. In this view, the Stop Drug Platform shows, on one hand, MRA’s dedication to eradicate this social evil and, on the other, to amplify its combat against drugs.
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I have information with regards to drug trafficking. Can I share this information to the MRA?
Information relating to drugs/narcotics trafficking and smuggling may be sent to the MRA ANONYMOUSLY through
- the Stop Drug Platform on MRA’s website,
- email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or
- Free Call: 8958
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Do I have to give my name and contacts when I denounce drug trafficking?
It is optional. You do not necessarily have to give your name or contacts. The MRA will impartially investigate all information that is submitted.
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Will my name and contacts be made public?
The MRA guarantees the confidentiality of all informants. All information submitted will be strictly confidential and will not be shared to other stakeholders.
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What is the track record of the MRA?
Over the past 3 years, the MRA has intercepted drugs worth Rs 1,800,324,023.
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General Information
Some of the direct consequences of drug abuse are as follows:
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Violent behaviour and suicidal thoughts |
Deaths due to overdose |
Effects on unborn children of pregnant drug users |
Theft / crime / loss of employment & family breaking down |
Spread of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases |
Cannabis(Gandia), heroin, sedatives / tranquilizers and buprenorphine are the types of drugs which are mostly abused in Mauritius. It has been reported that even minors are abusing drugs. Synthetic cannabinoids is one of their favourites and as such there is no safe dangerous drug.
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Drug Seizures
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Major drug seizures effected by MRA Customs July 2023 to June 2024 |
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Month of Seizure |
Drug Secured |
Quantity |
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Jul-23 |
Nil |
Nil |
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Aug-23 |
Cannabis |
1,170 grams |
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Sep-23 |
Sythetic Drugs |
1,140 grams |
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Oct-23 |
Cannabis |
640 grams |
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Nov-23 |
Heroin |
1,840 grams |
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Cocaine |
2,030 grams |
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Dec-23 |
Synthetic cannabinoid |
1,880 grams |
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Heroin (2 cases) |
1,042.7 grams |
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Jan-24 |
Cannabis |
333,100 grams |
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Synthetic drugs |
3,000 grams |
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Feb-24 |
Hashish (2 cases) |
13,125 grams |
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Cannabis |
13,400 grams |
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Heroin |
2,390 grams |
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Mar-24 |
Cannabis (Skunk) |
3,000 grams |
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Synthetic Cathinone |
1,020 grams |
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Apr-24 |
Synthetic cannabinoid |
1,040 grams |
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Heroin |
1,410 grams |
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Synthetic drugs |
1,020 grams |
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Cannabis |
7,940 grams |
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May-24 |
Hashish (2 cases) |
4,003 grams |
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Crystal Methamphetamine |
1,000 grams |
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Cocaine |
6,620 grams |
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Jun-24 |
Cocaine |
1,150 grams |
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