DRI Conducts Separate Operations in Kolkata, Agartala, and Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has carried out distinct enforcement actions in Kolkata, Agartala, and Mumbai, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of gold and silver in each location.
In operations across Kolkata and Agartala, the DRI arrested 10 individuals and seized 17 kg of smuggled gold valued at Rs 25 crore, according to the Times of India. The arrests were made in connection with a gold smuggling case, and the seized gold was recovered during the operation.
Separately, in Mumbai, the DRI arrested 11 individuals identified as part of a gold smuggling syndicate, reported by Free Press Journal. The agency conducted raids at premises in Kalbadevi, Mazgaon, and Mumbadevi Road based on intelligence regarding the melting and processing of smuggled gold. During this operation, officials seized 11.88 kg of gold and 8.77 kg of silver. The accused in the Mumbai case could not produce valid documentation, according to the report.
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