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Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) In a significant achievement under its ongoing initiative, “Operation Fire Trail”, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit has successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle illegal Chinese origin firecrackers into India.
The operation resulted in the seizure of contraband worth an estimated Rs 4.4 crore at Nhava Sheva port.
After collecting detailed intelligence, DRI officials identified a suspicious 40-foot container, which was claimed to be carrying “glass bottles” from China.
Further analysis of the shipment raised red flags, indicating an attempt to conceal dangerous goods within the cargo.
The DRI team examined the container at Nhava Sheva port, which found 29,340 pieces of Chinese crackers hidden behind the surface layer of glass bottles.
This deceptive concealment strategy was designed to avoid detection, disguising the fireworks as legitimate cargo. The total value of the seized goods is approximately Rs 4.4 crore.
Import of firecrackers is ‘restricted’ under the ITC (HS) classification of the foreign trade policy, which involves specific licensing requirements from both the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
The illegal importation of hazardous materials poses a serious threat to public safety, infrastructure, and national security.
In the month of October 2025 alone, DRI MZU has collected approximately Rs. Illegally imported fireworks have been seized. 16 crores.
This successful operation underlines DRI’s ongoing commitment to combat illicit trade activities, dismantle smuggling networks and ensure the security of India’s borders.
–IANS
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