Mumbai, Nov 17
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully busted another sophisticated smuggling attempt involving the illegal import of Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India, it was announced on Monday.
In a continued effort under operation “Fire Trail” to counter illicit import of firecrackers, the DRI seized smuggled 30,000 pieces of firecrackers worth Rs 5 crore at Mundra port and arrested one person, according to a Finance Ministry statement.
During the operation, DRI officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Mundra port, originating from China, which was declared as carrying “water glass set” and “flower receptacle”.