the theft of livestock in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of…
(No. B/281) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to the theft of livestock in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to the number of reported cases thereof since January 2024 to date, indicating – (a) if police inquiries were carried out thereinto, and (b) the number of arrests, if any, effected in connection therewith. 109
Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from January 2024 to 03 April 2025, eight cases of livestock larceny have been reported to the Police in Rodrigues. With regard to parts (a) and (b) of the question, I am informed that an enquiry has been initiated in each case. So far, in one case, two persons have been arrested and sentenced by the Court. One case has been filed following the recovery of the livestock. The remaining cases are under enquiry, and no arrests have been made so far. I am further informed by the Commissioner of Police that, based on an analysis of reported livestock larceny cases in Rodrigues, preventive patrols are regularly conducted by the local Police, CID and ADSU in larceny-prone areas. The Police is also monitoring habitual criminals and individuals under police supervision who are likely to be involved in such larcenies. Moreover, the Police is sensitising the community on securing animal sheds, and encouraging the establishment of neighbourhood watches to enhance vigilance over livestock. I am also informed by the Rodrigues Regional Assembly that the Commission for Agriculture is sensitising farmers to tag their livestock to facilitate identification. SAFE CITY CAMERAS – DATA PROTECTION ACT – PURVIEW