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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Operation Deep Manifest launched against Pak goods post Pahelgam: Govt in Parl
The Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized Pakistan-origin goods worth ₹12.04 crore under Operation Deep Manifest, targeting illegal inflow of Pakistani goods routed through third countries, the Union finance ministry informed Parliament on Monday. Operation Deep Manifest specifically targets the illegal inflow of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries. (Digital Sansad website) 'Till July 2025, as part of this operation total of five cases involving goods of Pakistani origin have been booked by DRI, wherein goods valued at ₹1,204 lakhs have been seized,' Minister of State (MoS) for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written response to queries raised by a clutch of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs. According to Chaudhary, in all five cases, the goods were being imported into India through indirect routes via the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Launched in the wake of heightened government vigilance following the comprehensive ban on Pakistani imports after the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Deep Manifest specifically targets the illegal inflow of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries. The minister further informed that 13 cases of illegal import worth ₹12 lakh have also been detected by customs officials. 'In these cases, goods have been found to be imported in violation of the existing legal provisions, including prohibitions imposed vide DGFT Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 02.05.2025,' he said. Earlier, on June 26, the government reported the seizure of 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods valued at nearly ₹9 crore, with one of the importing firm's partners arrested. 'Investigations revealed that the goods were initially transported from Pakistan to Dubai on one set of containers and vessels, and subsequently transferred to another set of containers and vessels bound for India. Further examination of goods and analysis of documents gathered during investigations conducted so far uncovered cargo movement trails from Karachi port, Pakistan, and transshipments at Jabel Ali port, Dubai – en route to Indian ports,' the government notification said.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Nigerian woman held with 1.8 kg of drug worth Rs 3.5cr
Jaipur: Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Thursday arrested a Nigerian woman from a private bus on the outskirts of Jaipur for illegal possession of 1.8 kg of amphetamine, a banned drug. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Authorities said the woman was travelling to Jaipur from Delhi to deliver the drug haul. The market price of the drug is said to be around Rs 3.5 crore. Amphetamine is a banned drug in India, used as a stimulant and is highly addictive. The action was taken on the occasion of International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking by DRI sleuths. "We received a specific tip-off about her package and she was asked to deboard on the outskirts of Jaipur for baggage check. We recovered 1.782 kg of amphetamine, a banned drug," said a DRI officer on condition of anonymity. The woman was arrested under sections of the NDPS Act, produced in court and sent into judicial custody. Authorities said they have got vital clues on existing drug nexuses and are working on various inputs. "Nothing concrete can be shared now. We are working on various things," an officer said. Authorities are also working to find where the drugs were to be delivered in Jaipur.
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- India Gazette
Mizoram: Assam Rifles, Revenue Intelligence seizes contraband worth Rs 8.3 crore
Vairengte (Mizoram) [India] May 19 (ANI): The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Department of Revenue Intelligence, seized contraband worth Rs 8.3 crore in Vairengte town located in the Kolasib district of Mizoram. According to a release, acting on specific intelligence, the joint operation recovered poppy seeds valued at Rs 7.4 crore and beetle nuts worth Rs 90 lakh from two godowns in the area. The seized items have been handed over to the Department of Revenue Intelligence, Aizawl, for further investigation and action. Earlier, on May 16, Assam Rifles, along with representatives of the Custom Preventive Force Department, Champhai, recovered 2.5 kg of heroin No. 4 worth Rs 17.54 crore from the general area of Kelkang, Champhai district on May 15, 2025. The recovered contraband has been handed over to the Custom Preventive Force Department, Champhai for further action. Assam Rifles tweeted on X, '#AssamRifles alongwith representatives of Custom Preventive Force Dept, Champhai recovered heroin No 4 weighing 2.5 kgs from general Area Kelkang, Champhai district on 15 May 2025. The recovered contraband has been handed over to Custom Preventive Force Dept, Champhai.' The Assam Rifles has been continuously operating against narcotics and drug smuggling in the state in an endeavour to strengthen the future of Mizoram. (ANI)
