Cannabis in Mauritius explained

Cannabis in Mauritius is illegal; locally it is known as gandia.

History

Cannabis was banned in the British colony of Mauritius in 1840:

Usage

A 1974 report on addiction noted that cannabis was usually smoked in cigarette rolls or clay pipes, but was also mixed into cakes or sweets, or the beverage bhang. The writer noted it was rarely sniffed as snuff as "it burns the nose".[1]

Reform

In February 1999, a rally was held calling for legalization of cannabis. The famed Mauritian musician Kaya performed, and publicly smoked cannabis at the event. He was detained by police, and four days later died in custody.[2]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: Association of Psychiatrists in Africa 1974 Workshop: Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, 18-24 September, 1974, Nairobi, Kenya. 1974. International Council on Alcohol and Addictions.
  2. Book: Stephen May. Tariq Modood. Judith Squires. Ethnicity, Nationalism, and Minority Rights. 11 November 2004. Cambridge University Press. 978-0-521-60317-1. 86–.