Rodrigues man arrested with cannabis plants
Police seized 0.72 grams of cannabis, six seedlings, seven seeds, and a 70cm plant.
Police in Rodrigues arrested a 43-year-old mason on Monday, November 2, following a search of his home in Citron Donis. Officers from the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) conducted the raid around 10:15 AM.
During the search, officers discovered and seized 0.72 grams of cannabis, six cannabis seedlings, seven cannabis seeds, and a cannabis plant approximately 70 centimeters tall. The suspect was taken into police custody.
The investigation into the cultivation and possession of cannabis is ongoing. The man remains detained by the police as inquiries continue.
Why it mattersA 43-year-old mason in Rodrigues was arrested after police found cannabis plants, seeds, and dried cannabis at his home.