Context
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a pan-India syndicate allegedly smuggling foreign-origin gold through the India–Bangladesh border and distributing it through courier networks. The operation resulted in the seizure of 6.61 kg of gold and arrests across several cities.
Explanation
- DRI is India’s apex anti-smuggling intelligence and enforcement agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- It investigates customs-duty evasion, commercial fraud and organised smuggling, including gold and narcotics.
- CBIC administers customs through the Customs Act, 1962 and related laws.
- Smuggled goods can be confiscated, while persons involved may face penalties, prosecution and arrest subject to statutory provisions.
- Gold smuggling commonly seeks to circumvent customs duties and import regulations.
- DRI operates through intelligence gathering and inter-agency coordination across India.
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Gold Smuggling Network: DRI and Customs Enforcement