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Mint
an hour ago
- Politics
- Mint
Use tech tools to tackle threats from dark web, cross-border e-comm: Revenue Secy to DRI official
New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) Revenue intelligence officers should use advance technological tools to evaluate emerging threats from disguised supply chains, cross-border e-commerce, and dark web to strengthen their enforcement actions, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava said on Tuesday. Addressing the inauguration of the headquarters of the new Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) building, the Secretary said syndicates exploit opaque trade movements, making it imperative that enforcement in DRI remains one step ahead of concealment. "I would encourage DRI to dedicate resources for evaluating emerging threats from disguised supply chains, cross-border e-commerce, dark web, cryptocurrency misuse, synthetic drug movement, and misuse of digital platforms. DRI needs to move ahead with data-driven intelligence and use of advance technological tools. Innovation in enforcement must match innovation in crime," Shrivastava said. In the last year, DRI seized 1,382 kg of gold in numerous operations in which key members of syndicates have been arrested and networks busted. During 2024, DRI seized 62 kg of heroin, 85 kg of cocaine, more than 10,000 kg of ganja and over 600 kg of synthetic drugs, including Ketamine, Methamphetamine and Ecstasy. As transnational syndicates use new methodologies and technology to bypass traditional control, he said, the role of DRI must evolve correspondingly in detection and disruption of such illicit trade and financial flow. "DRI's enforcement strategy needs to be supported by intelligence, which would entail strengthening information flows among Customs, GST, Income Tax, and other intelligence and enforcement agencies through well-structured data sharing framework," he said. The Secretary said economic offences are intrinsically linked to national security concerns. Drug trafficking, illicit wildlife trade, environmental crime, dual-use good smuggling and sanction evasion pose hybrid threats. "DRI must continue to build robust collaboration with overseas enforcement bodies through real-time intelligence exchanges, joint operations and mutual legal assistance frameworks," he added. Set up in 1957, DRI, under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), is the "key guardian" of the national economic frontier and is tasked with detecting smuggling, drug trafficking, illicit trade, and such threats.
Malaysia Sun
20 hours ago
- Malaysia Sun
Assam Rifles in joint operation with DRI, recover 70,000 Yaba tablets from vehicle in Tripura
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 2 (ANI): In a major success against narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), recovered 70,000 Yaba tablets from a vehicle in Teliamura, Tripura. The incident took place on Sunday. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation. Headquarters of the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East) in a statement said, 'The contraband was being carried in a vehicle. The approximate market value of the seized narcotics is estimated to be Rs 7 crore in the international market.' The arrested individuals have been identified as Shamal Majumdar, a resident of West Tripura and Malaya Debnath, a resident of North Tripura. 'Two individuals were apprehended during the operation, namely Shamal Majumdar, resident of West Tripura and Malaya Debnath, resident of North Tripura. Apprehended individuals, along with the recovered narcotics, were handed over to the DRI for further investigation and legal proceedings,' HQ IGAR (E) further stated. This operation underscores the Assam Rifles' continued efforts in combating drug trafficking and maintaining security in the region, HQ IGAR (E) said. Earlier, Assam Rifles launched swift rescue operations on June 1 amidst rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall in Agartala, in the general areas of Chandrapur and Resham Bagan under Sadar Subdivision, West Tripura. Flood Relief Columns were immediately deployed to the affected areas in close coordination with the West Tripura District Disaster Management Team. The quick response and dedicated efforts of Assam Rifles personnel resulted in the safe rescue of 67 civilians, including women and children, from flood-prone localities. The operation highlights the Assam Rifles' unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and close synergy with civil administration in times of natural calamity. (ANI)
India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
Assam Rifles in joint operation with DRI, recover 70,000 Yaba tablets from vehicle in Tripura
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 2 (ANI): In a major success against narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), recovered 70,000 Yaba tablets from a vehicle in Teliamura, Tripura. The incident took place on Sunday. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation. Headquarters of the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East) in a statement said, 'The contraband was being carried in a vehicle. The approximate market value of the seized narcotics is estimated to be Rs 7 crore in the international market.' The arrested individuals have been identified as Shamal Majumdar, a resident of West Tripura and Malaya Debnath, a resident of North Tripura. 'Two individuals were apprehended during the operation, namely Shamal Majumdar, resident of West Tripura and Malaya Debnath, resident of North Tripura. Apprehended individuals, along with the recovered narcotics, were handed over to the DRI for further investigation and legal proceedings,' HQ IGAR (E) further stated. This operation underscores the Assam Rifles' continued efforts in combating drug trafficking and maintaining security in the region, HQ IGAR (E) said. Earlier, Assam Rifles launched swift rescue operations on June 1 amidst rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall in Agartala, in the general areas of Chandrapur and Resham Bagan under Sadar Subdivision, West Tripura. Flood Relief Columns were immediately deployed to the affected areas in close coordination with the West Tripura District Disaster Management Team. The quick response and dedicated efforts of Assam Rifles personnel resulted in the safe rescue of 67 civilians, including women and children, from flood-prone localities. The operation highlights the Assam Rifles' unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and close synergy with civil administration in times of natural calamity. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Assam Rifles in joint operation with DRI, recover 70,000 Yaba tablets from vehicle in Tripura
Assam Rifles in joint operation with DRI, recover 70,000 Yaba tablets from vehicle in Tripura (ANI) AGARTALA: In a major success against narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), recovered 70,000 Yaba tablets from a vehicle in Teliamura, Tripura. The incident took place on Sunday. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation. Headquarters of the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East) in a statement said, "The contraband was being carried in a vehicle. The approximate market value of the seized narcotics is estimated to be Rs 7 crore in the international market." The arrested individuals have been identified as Shamal Majumdar, a resident of West Tripura and Malaya Debnath, a resident of North Tripura. "Two individuals were apprehended during the operation, namely Shamal Majumdar, resident of West Tripura and Malaya Debnath, resident of North Tripura. Apprehended individuals, along with the recovered narcotics, were handed over to the DRI for further investigation and legal proceedings," HQ IGAR (E) further stated. This operation underscores the Assam Rifles' continued efforts in combating drug trafficking and maintaining security in the region, HQ IGAR (E) said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Photos Which Are Not For Everyone Old Money Style Undo Earlier, Assam Rifles launched swift rescue operations on June 1 amidst rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall in Agartala, in the general areas of Chandrapur and Resham Bagan under Sadar Subdivision, West Tripura. Flood Relief Columns were immediately deployed to the affected areas in close coordination with the West Tripura District Disaster Management Team. The quick response and dedicated efforts of Assam Rifles personnel resulted in the safe rescue of 67 civilians, including women and children, from flood-prone localities. The operation highlights the Assam Rifles' unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and close synergy with civil administration in times of natural calamity.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- India Gazette
Mizoram: DRI seizes Methamphetamine tablets worth 9.72 crores in Seling; one arrested
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], June 1 (ANI): Continuing the fight against the drug menace, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday seized 9.72 kg of Methamphetamine tablets from a vehicle in Seling, Mizoram, on the Aizawl-Champhai Highway (NH-6) and arrested one person, according to the official statement from Ministry of Finance. The seized tablets have an estimated value of Rs. 9.72 crore in the international illicit drug market. The officials of DRI found 10 packets containing the contraband drug concealed ingeniously in a cavity/chamber on the rear seat. According to the official, the recovered contraband drug and the vehicle have been seized, and one person has been arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the contraband drug was smuggled into Mizoram from Myanmar through the Zokhawthar sector of the Indo-Myanmar border. Since January 2025, DRI has seized over Rs. 72 crore worth of Methamphetamine and Heroin in Mizoram and has arrested seven persons. The NDPS Act prescribes stringent punishment to offenders, including rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years. Earlier on May 30, the Amritsar Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered foreign currency amounting to USD 41,400, approximately Rs. 35.40 lakh, from a passenger at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Punjab, officials said. The passenger was intercepted on Thursday (May 29) while attempting to smuggle the currency on Air India Express Flight IX 191, travelling from Amritsar to Dubai. According to a press release, the foreign currency was cleverly concealed in another bag in the main check-in baggage. Upon preliminary examination, it was found that the seized currency was unaccounted for and far exceeded the permissible limits as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. The currency was seized under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. The initial investigation indicates that the accused was involved in the illegal smuggling of foreign currency for monetary gain. Further investigation is currently underway, the release said. (ANI)
