Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Boy Detained in Mauritius for Cannabis Smuggling
A young boy from the UK was caught with a lot of drugs in his suitcase in Mauritius.
The drugs were worth a lot of money.
The boy was traveling with six adults, also from the UK, and one man from Romania.
The adults were arrested because they are thought to be part of a group that smuggles drugs.
The boy was sent back home to the UK, but the adults are still in trouble.
This case has raised questions about how children are used in the illegal drug trade.
Authorities are providing support for the British citizens involved.
A six-year-old British boy was detained in Mauritius for allegedly carrying 14 kg of cannabis.
The boy was traveling with seven other people, who were also detained.
Authorities found 161 kg of cannabis worth Rs 18.8 crore in total.
The boy was unaware of the contents of his luggage and has returned to the UK.
The other suspects, including the boy's mother, remain in custody and face drug trafficking charges.
- Who
- A six-year-old British boy, six British adults, and a Romanian man.
- What
- A six-year-old British boy was detained for allegedly carrying 14 kg of cannabis.
- When
- Last week.
- Where
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport, Mauritius.
- Why
- The adults are suspected of being part of a drug smuggling network.
Official Concerns
Public Reaction
Child Exploitation
Official Concerns
Officials consider the use of a child in drug trafficking outrageous.
Public Reaction
Families back home may be unaware of the situation.
- Incident
- Cannabis smuggling arrest
- Location
- Mauritius
- Suspects
- Six-year-old boy, six British adults, Romanian man
- Drug Type
- Cannabis
- Value of Cannabis
- ₹18.8 crore
- Other Details
- Apple AirTags found
