The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore at Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra under its ongoing 'Operation Fire Trail'. The firecrackers were concealed behind a superficial layer of garments to mislead customs checks. One person — M.A.S. Pothiyawala from Junagadh, Gujarat — was arrested. This was part of a larger nationwide crackdown: DRI had earlier seized 83,520 Chinese firecrackers worth ₹5.01 crore at Tuticorin port (Oct 14-18), where goods were mislabelled as engineering items. Operation Fire Trail targets the illegal import of hazardous foreign-origin firecrackers that violate India's trade and safety regulations.
DRI Seizes ₹4.82 Crore Chinese Firecrackers at Nhava Sheva Under Operation Fire Trail
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DRI seized 46,640 Chinese firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore at Nhava Sheva port under Operation Fire Trail; total seizures exceeded ₹10 crore nationwide.
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- DRI seized 46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore at Nhava Sheva port under Operation Fire Trail
- Firecrackers concealed behind garments; one person arrested from Junagadh, Gujarat
- Earlier seizure of 83,520 Chinese firecrackers worth ₹5.01 crore at Tuticorin port where goods mislabelled as engineering items
- Operation targets illegal import of hazardous foreign-origin firecrackers violating trade and safety regulations
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Frequently asked questions
What was Operation Fire Trail at Nhava Sheva?
**Operation Fire Trail** was a DRI operation at **Nhava Sheva port (JNPT)** where **46,640 smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore** were intercepted. The seizure was made ahead of Diwali when demand for cheap firecrackers peaks.
What is the value of Chinese firecrackers seized under Operation Fire Trail?
The **DRI seized Chinese firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore** under Operation Fire Trail at Nhava Sheva, Maharashtra. A total of **46,640 units** were confiscated during the anti-smuggling operation.
Why are imported firecrackers illegal in India?
Importing firecrackers into India is **banned under the Explosives Act and Foreign Trade Policy**. Only domestic manufacturers licensed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) can legally produce and sell firecrackers.
What is the role of the DRI in preventing firecracker smuggling?
**DRI (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence)** conducts intelligence-led operations at ports, land borders, and airports to detect smuggled goods including firecrackers. Operations like **Fire Trail** are specifically activated before Diwali to curb illegal firecracker imports.
How does Chinese firecracker smuggling harm India's domestic industry?
Smuggled Chinese firecrackers undercut **India's legitimate firecracker manufacturers** (primarily based in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu), depriving them of revenue and threatening jobs for thousands of workers in India's regulated firecracker industry.
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