Published: 20 October 2025General
Operation Fire Trail: DRI Seizes 46,640 Smuggled Chinese Firecrackers Worth ₹4.82 Crore
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers valued at ₹4.82 crore at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port under its ongoing 'Operation Fire Trail', a nationwide anti-smuggling initiative launched ahead of Diwali to detect and prevent illegal import of foreign-origin firecrackers violating safety regulations.
Chinese firecrackers, banned in India due to non-compliance with PESO safety norms and excessive levels of toxic chemicals like barium nitrate and sulphur, pose significant health and environmental risks. The operation covers major ports, airports, and border checkpoints across India. Rajasthan's land border areas and Jaipur's wholesale cracker markets have been under enhanced surveillance during the festive season.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched 'Operation Fire Trail' to prevent illegal import of firecrackers. Where were 46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers seized?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe DRI seized 46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers valued at ₹4.82 crore at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port under 'Operation Fire Trail'. Chinese firecrackers are banned in India due to non-compliance with PESO safety norms and excessive levels of toxic chemicals.
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What was Operation Fire Trail and what did DRI seize?
**Operation Fire Trail** was an anti-smuggling operation conducted by the **Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)** in which **46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore** were seized at **Nhava Sheva port** in Mumbai.
How many firecrackers were seized in Operation Fire Trail?
DRI seized **46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers valued at ₹4.82 crore** under **Operation Fire Trail** at Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port), one of India's busiest container ports.
Where were the smuggled Chinese firecrackers seized?
The **46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers** were seized at **Nhava Sheva (JNPT)** in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, as they were being smuggled into India during the pre-Diwali season, likely to capitalise on festive demand.
Why are Chinese firecrackers smuggled into India?
Chinese firecrackers are smuggled because India **bans import of firecrackers** under the Explosives Act. Chinese products are cheaper and the pre-Diwali demand creates a profitable smuggling window, often concealed in containers with false declarations.
What is the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)?
The **Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)** is India's **apex anti-smuggling intelligence and investigation agency** under the Ministry of Finance. It focuses on detecting and investigating cases of smuggling, narcotics, and customs duty evasion.
