A Mauritian-British man, Nishal D, is under investigation by the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) for allegedly sending 1.5 tons of cannabis to Mauritius. Nishal, who is originally from the East of Mauritius, lives a luxurious life in Thailand where he owns a nightclub. His lavish lifestyle includes designer clothing, luxury watches, and high-end cars.
According to the ADSU, Nishal's life of luxury may be a facade for his true activities. The unit suspects that he may have been the one to send the large shipment of cannabis, which was allegedly unloaded off the coast of Mauritius on October 20. The cannabis was transported on a yacht called the Dreamer, which was intercepted by authorities on October 23.
Nishal's past is not unknown to the ADSU. In 2012, he was arrested in Mauritius for receiving 20.48 grams of cannabis hidden in a book sent from England. After moving to Thailand, his name appeared in several investigations related to drug imports from Thailand to Mauritius. The ADSU had issued an "Arrest on Arrival" order against him at the Passport and Immigration Office.
Two Thai nationals, Worawoot Pakdeewan and Panupoong Takoolpaitoon, have been arrested in connection with the case. They are suspected of supervising the unloading of the cannabis shipment. The two men arrived in Mauritius by plane before the Dreamer was intercepted and did not participate in the sea crossing. Their mission was allegedly to oversee the transfer of the 1.5 tons of cannabis.
The ADSU is still searching for the missing 1.5 tons of cannabis. Despite several operations and arrests, the authorities have not been able to find the cargo. The unit is now waiting for the assistance of a Thai interpreter to interrogate the two arrested Thai nationals and determine their exact role in the operation.
Roy Dan Dussoye, a close associate of Nishal, was arrested in a villa in Trou-d'Eau-Douce, where 792 grams of cannabis with an estimated market value of Rs 1,425,600 were found. The ADSU is investigating Nishal's entourage in Mauritius, including those who may have played a role in receiving and distributing the cannabis.
The ADSU's investigation into Nishal and his associates has uncovered a complex network of individuals involved in the drug trade between Thailand and Mauritius. The authorities are working to establish the identities of the masterminds behind the operation and determine the exact role of each individual involved.
Key points
- Nishal D, a Mauritian-British man, is suspected of sending 1.5 tons of cannabis to Mauritius.
- Two Thai nationals have been arrested in connection with the case, suspected of supervising the unloading of the cannabis shipment.
- The ADSU is still searching for the missing 1.5 tons of cannabis, with investigations ongoing.
