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DRI Boosts Enforcement Amid Rising Smuggling and Fraud

12/7/2025

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is strengthening enforcement amid rising transnational smuggling and commercial fraud, reflecting its expanded role in national security and international cooperation.
In FY 2024–25, DRI seized 11,000 kg of narcotics and 1,073 kg of gold despite a customs duty reduction.
Wildlife trafficking remains a concern, with 38 seizures.
The DRI booked 542 import fraud cases worth INR2,606 crore.
The agency is adapting to cryptocurrencies in illicit trade.

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Story summary

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is strengthening enforcement amid rising transnational smuggling and commercial fraud, reflecting its expanded role in national security and international cooperation.
In FY 2024–25, DRI seized 11,000 kg of narcotics and 1,073 kg of gold despite a customs duty reduction.
Wildlife trafficking remains a concern, with 38 seizures.
The DRI booked 542 import fraud cases worth INR2,606 crore.
The agency is adapting to cryptocurrencies in illicit trade.