Mason, 43, arrested in Citron Donis with 7 cannabis plants
On 2 November 2026, ADSU officers searched a 43-year-old mason's home in Citron Donis, Rodrigues, seizing 0.72 grams of cannabis, six seedlings, seven seeds and a 70 cm plant. The man was arrested and placed in police detention while the investigation continues.
On Monday 2 November 2026, at around 10:15, officers of the ADSU carried out a
search at the home in Citron Donis, Rodrigues, of a 43-year-old man who works as
a mason.[1]The case was presented as an arrest for both cannabis cultivation
and cannabis possession involving that mason.[1]The suspect was arrested
immediately during the home search and was then placed in police detention.[1]
During the same home search, the police seized a piece of paper containing 0.72
grams of cannabis.[1]Officers also seized six cannabis seedlings found at the
mason’s home during that search.[1]They also seized seven cannabis seeds
found together with the seedlings and the loose cannabis.[1]Officers also
seized a cannabis plant measuring about 70 centimetres in height.[1]
The seizure combined loose cannabis with growing material, namely six seedlings,
seven seeds and a plant about 70 centimetres tall, all found at the same home.[1]The investigation was still continuing after the arrest and detention.[1]
Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
Arrested
1
Plants destroyed
7
Cannabis
720 mg
Agency type
Police
Cannabis
Seeds
Activity
Cultivation
Setting
Home
Case stage
Under investigation
Sources
IONNEWSionnews.muFRRodrigues : Un maçon de 43 ans arrêté pour culture et possession de cannabis
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Only one accessible source for this event was found after searching in French; no second outlet or agency statement was located.
No charges, custody decision or court outcome were published; the investigation was reported as continuing.
Whether the seized seedlings and plant were destroyed or retained as evidence was not stated.
Cannabis seeds are described in the text but have no figures field, so only the plant count and weight are recorded.
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