DRI
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking syndicates under 'Operation Weed Out', seizing a total of 108.67 kg of hydroponic weed in less than 20 days. Recent operations led to the arrest of multiple individuals and significant drug seizures at various
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a significant operation in Kolkata on September 12, 2025, leading to the seizure of narcotics worth approximately Rs. 26 crore and the arrest of 10 individuals, including the mastermind behind the drug trafficking racket. The operation involved simultaneous searches at multiple locations, including
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In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized nearly 9 kg of narcotics, including cocaine, hashish, and MDMA, valued at approximately Rs. 40 crore in Delhi. The operation, named 'Rainbow', involved coordinated searches in Mehrauli, leading to the recovery of drugs concealed
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In a nationwide operation named 'WeedOut', the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 72 kg of hydroponic weed valued at approximately Rs. 72 crore. The operation involved simultaneous interceptions at Bengaluru and Bhopal railway stations, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including the mastermind of the smuggling
Alprazolam
In a coordinated operation across multiple cities, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 119.4 kg of Alprazolam valued at Rs. 23.88 crore from a clandestine manufacturing facility in Atchuthapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Eight individuals, including key figures in the operation, were arrested. The DRI also confiscated significant quantities
Mephedrone
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled an illicit Mephedrone manufacturing facility in Bhopal, seizing 61.2 kg of the drug valued at ₹92 crore. The operation, named 'Operation Crystal Break', involved coordinated raids across multiple states and led to the arrest of seven key operatives
customs fraud
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a large-scale customs fraud involving the importation of luxury furniture, revealing a network that undervalued goods by 70% to 90%, leading to an estimated customs duty evasion of ₹30 crore. The investigation involved multiple arrests and highlighted the use of dummy importers
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 4 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs. 40 crore, from an Indian male passenger arriving from Doha at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The drugs were concealed in superhero comics. The passenger was arrested and remanded to judicial custody under the NDPS
smuggling
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully intercepted and seized Chinese firecrackers worth ₹35 crore in an operation named 'Operation Fire Trail'. The firecrackers, weighing 100 metric tonnes, were concealed in containers at various ports and misdeclared as other goods. A key individual involved in the smuggling
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods valued at approximately ₹9 crore, as part of 'Operation Deep Manifest'. This operation targets the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, particularly Dubai, in violation of a government
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 92.1 lakh sticks of illegally smuggled foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs. 18.2 crore in Chennai. The operation, conducted on June 23, 2025, revealed that the cigarettes were mis-declared as 'Bathroom and sanitary fittings' and did not comply with packaging
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a vehicle in Tripura, seizing 7 kg of methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs. 7 crore. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the smuggling operation. This seizure is part of DRI's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the North East