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DRI Mumbai unit foils massive cigarette smuggling attempt valued at Rs 14.67 cr
Updated On: 09 December, 2023 10:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, successfully intercepted a 40-feet container at Nhava Sheva port on December 4th.
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In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, successfully intercepted a 40-feet container at Nhava Sheva port on December 4th. The operation, driven by carefully developed intelligence, uncovered a bold attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of cigarettes, estimated at approximately Rs. 14.67 Crores.
Upon examination of the container on December 5th, officers from the DRI Mumbai Zonal Unit discovered a significant discrepancy. "Contrary to the declared item in the shipping documents, the entire container was densely packed with cigarettes," revealed an official from DRI.
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