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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 3,241,683,903.
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Drug Seizures
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Major Drug Seizures effected by MRA Customs July 2024 – 29th April 2025 |
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Month of Seizure |
Drug Secured |
Quantity |
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Jul-24 |
Synthetic Cannabinoids |
6,803 grams |
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Aug-24 |
Hashish |
3,032.90grams |
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Synthetic Drugs |
8,789 grams |
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Sept-24 |
Synthetic Drugs |
8,151 grams |
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Cannabis |
231,753 grams |
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Oct-24 |
Cannabis |
42,320 grams |
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Heroin |
803.51 grams |
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Synthetic Cannabinoids |
301 pills |
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Nov-24 |
Cannabis |
88,846.67 grams |
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Hashish |
16,730 grams |
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Dec-24 |
Cannabis |
65,694.97 grams |
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Hashish |
9,920 grams |
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Jan-25 |
Cocaine |
549 grams |
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Synthetic Drugs |
1,294.10 grams |
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Feb-25 |
Cannabis |
55,800 grams |
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Hashish |
500 grams |
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Cocaine |
1150.18 grams |
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Synthetic Drugs |
3000 grams |
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Heroin |
28.41 grams |
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Mar-25 |
Cannabis |
149,840 grams |
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Hashish |
20,600 grams |
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Synthetic Drugs |
3,731 grams |
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Apr-25 |
Cannabis |
7,456.42 grams |
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Liquid Synthetic Drugs |
2 Litres |
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STOP DRUGS
Have you seen or heard anything suspicious?
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Free Call : 8958
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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.