DRI

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has dismantled a red sanders smuggling operation with the seizure of a consignment valued at Rs. 6.26 crore and the arrest of four individuals. The action highlights intensified enforcement against the illegal trade of protected forest produce, which remains a high-value commodity in international black markets. Red sanders, a rare and restricted timber species, is subject to strict export controls due to its ecological significance.

India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a significant gold smuggling operation at Mumbai Airport, resulting in the seizure of substantial undeclared gold and the arrest of 13 individuals. The operation highlights persistent attempts to bypass customs regulations and evade import duties, which are strictly monitored under the Customs Act. Officials reported that the seized gold, concealed in luggage and shipments, was intended for illegal distribution in domestic markets.

In a significant breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 40 crore during an operation in Delhi. The bust not only disrupted a major smuggling network but also underscored the increasing vigilance of enforcement agencies against the illicit narcotics trade. Officials stated that the contraband, concealed through sophisticated methods, was intended for both domestic circulation and international distribution.