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”.
A detailed examination revealed 30,000 pieces of concealed firecrackers/ fireworks hidden behind a front layer of water glass set. The importer did not have any valid documents to support the import and accepted that the goods have been smuggled for monetary gain, said DRI.