Customs Seize 3 Replica Grenades at Airport Found in Cargo Parcels

Customs officials at Mauritius’ cargo centre have intercepted three plastic replica hand grenades and tactical components shipped from the e-commerce platform AliExpress.

The seizure, which occurred at the Plaine-Magnien freight facility between 20 March and 7 April 2026, involved items strictly prohibited under the Firearms Act.

Discovery and Seizure

The suspicious packages were flagged by an officer of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) during a routine inspection. The parcels were addressed to a resident of Port-Louis.

Upon physical verification, officials discovered:

• One “M18 smoke” replica grenade.
• Two “M67” model replicas.
• “Eshooter” brand tactical components and electronic parts designed for simulation equipment.

Legal Proceedings

The MRA confirmed that the importation of such items is a direct violation of national firearm regulations.

A formal statement was logged with the police on Wednesday, 29 April. All seized items have been placed under seal as exhibits for the ongoing investigation.

Source: Defi Media