This is what the Prime Minister stated in an answer in Parliament today. On the case of the arrest of 3 Mauritian nationals in Sainte-Rose, Réunion Island, Pravind Jugnauth announced that “as at date, no formal request for mutual assistance as such has been received from the French authorities.” Nonetheless, sharing of information, he added, between ADSU and Réunion Police is ongoing. Pravind Jugnauth also announced that he is informed “that the Commissioner of Police has, in a letter dated 09 May 2023, requested the Attorney General’s Office to approach the French authorities for mutual legal assistance in connection with this case”. In addition, a delegation, led by the Commissioner of Police, would proceed to Reunion Island from 16 to 18 May 2023.
Pravind Jugnauth confirmed that 3 Mauritius were arrested by Réunion Police on Monday 24 April 2023. As they had left Mauritius without notifying the Immigration Authorities, the Passport and Immigration Office placed them on the Controversial List as “Arrest on Arrival” for the offence of failing to report to the Immigration Officer for examination, on leaving Mauritius, in breach of Section 36 (a) of the Immigration Act 2022.
A fourth person, a French national, has also been arrested in Reunion Island for possession of a certain quantity of cannabis. The four suspects are currently detained under police custody in Reunion Island.
The ADSU has also initiated an inquiry into the case to establish the ownership of the speed boat which was found grounded at Anse des Cascades, Sainte Rose. Four persons were interrogated. One was allowed to go. The other three were arrested.
