In a major breakthrough under its ongoing ‘Operation Fire Trail’, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) foiled a sophisticated smuggling attempt involving the illegal import of Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India. 

During this operation, DRI officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Navi Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port, originating from China and destined for ICD Ankleshwar, which was declared as carrying “leggings”. A detailed inspection uncovered 46,640 concealed firecrackers/fireworks hidden behind a layer of garments. The consignment, valued at Rs 4.82 crore, was seized.