​DRI Report on Smuggling

On 4th December, 2024, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) released its 'Smuggling in India' 2023-24 report.

  • The report highlights that despite the ongoing efforts of multiple security agencies, smuggling of different items remains uncontrolled.

Major Highlights

Rise in Drug Seizures

  • Seizures of drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, contraband cigarettes, and illicit foreign currency by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seen a sharp rise over the past year.
  • The agency conducted 47 cocaine seizures worth Rs 975 crore in FY24—more than double the number recorded in the previous financial year.

Methamphetamine

  • Methamphetamine smuggling has also spiked, ....
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