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DRI seizes 800 metric tonnes of Pakistani goods worth 12 Cr

Updated on Sep 13, 2025 19:27 IST

The Adani Group-owned Mundra port in Gujarat.

Actor Ranya Rao fined ₹102 crore for smuggling gold from Dubai

Ranya Rao is a step-daughter of DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao.

Updated on Sep 2, 2025 20:41 IST

DRI’s Mumbai unit seizes two leopard skins in inter-state operation, four apprehended

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Published on Aug 31, 2025 22:00 IST

DRI arrests two in ₹115-crore export incentive fraud

DRI arrests two in <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>115-crore export incentive fraud

Published on Aug 29, 2025 24:30 IST

Woman found with hydroponic ganja worth ₹13 cr at Hyderabad Airport, arrested

The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and remanded to judicial custody.

Published on Aug 12, 2025 17:13 IST

After 5 years in jail, four set free from drug smuggling case

After 5 years in jail, four set free from drug smuggling case

Published on Aug 11, 2025 23:16 IST

Court grants anticipatory bail to importer in DRI ‘inshell walnut’ probe

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Published on Aug 9, 2025 23:16 IST

DRI busts ₹30 cr Customs duty evasion of luxury furniture, arrests three

DRI busts <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 cr Customs duty evasion of luxury furniture, arrests three

Published on Jul 24, 2025 03:10 IST

DRI seizes 4 kg cocaine worth ₹40 crore at Bengaluru airport; 1 arrested

The recovered cocaine weighed 4,006 grams (over 4 kg) having an international market value of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40 crore.

Published on Jul 19, 2025 07:26 IST

Foreign woman caught with ₹7.63 cr meth hidden in salwar suits

A joint surveillance operation was launched on the Mumbai-Bangalore highway in coordination with Pune Customs. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 04:30 IST

Woman tries to smuggle in cocaine worth ₹62.6 crore in biscuit boxes, caught at Mumbai airport

Woman tries to smuggle in cocaine worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>62.6 crore in biscuit boxes, caught at Mumbai airport

Published on Jul 16, 2025 04:18 IST

Woman caught at Mumbai airport for smuggling ₹62 crore cocaine in Oreo boxes

Officials found six large boxes of Oreo biscuits and three of chocolates in the passenger's bag.

Updated on Jul 15, 2025 05:47 IST

DRI seizes smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth ₹35 Cr

According to the DRI, the Chinese fireworks, weighing 100 metric tonnes, were illicitly imported in the name of a unit in the Kandla Special Economic Zone.

Published on Jul 12, 2025 03:10 IST

DRI seizes 1.13-kg cocaine from international passenger at CSMIA

DRI seizes 1.13-kg cocaine from international passenger at CSMIA

Published on Jun 23, 2025 02:04 IST

Air India crew member held for smuggling gold worth ₹1.41 crore

Air India crew member held for smuggling gold worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.41 crore

Published on Jun 14, 2025 23:12 IST

$41k seized at Amritsar airport, 1 detained

This is the second major seizure of foreign currency by the DRI at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar within a month. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on May 31, 2025 03:38 IST

DRI arrests director of Nashik firm in ₹9-crore nutrition import duty evasion case

A high angle shot of metal handcuffs isolated on a white background

Published on May 26, 2025 24:14 IST

DRI seizes smuggled gold worth ₹4.26 crore from hidden cavity in car

DRI seizes smuggled gold worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.26 crore from hidden cavity in car

Published on May 24, 2025 02:34 IST

Custom officers seize 5.75 kg Gold at Mumbai Airport; 2 arrested

Two people involved in the smuggling of gold were arrested in the two cases.

Published on May 18, 2025 09:58 IST

Cocaine worth 15.71 crore seized from Kenyan passenger

Cocaine worth 15.71 crore seized from Kenyan passenger

Published on May 17, 2025 01:18 IST

Ranya Rao’s mother challenges detention under the smuggling law

Actor Ranya Rao was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on March 3 after DRI officials found her in possession of 14.2 kg of gold bars worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12.5 crore, upon her arrival from Dubai.

Updated on May 16, 2025 23:01 IST

Hyderabad luxury car dealer arrested in ₹25 crore customs duty evasion fraud

Over 30 luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce, Lexus (in frame), Hummer EV, were imported to India with customs duty evasion.

Updated on May 16, 2025 06:26 IST

DRI Pune seizes hydroponic weed worth ₹10.3 crore, three arrested

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Pune unit, intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Pune Airport on May 12, and seized 9.864 kg of narcotics, said officials. (HT)

Published on May 15, 2025 03:08 IST

Karnataka HC junks bail pleas of Ranya Rao, Tarun Raju in gold smuggling case

Ranya Rao

Published on Apr 27, 2025 01:20 IST

COFEPOSA invoked, Ranya Rao to stay in jail for 1 year with no bail

Authorities reportedly said that the COFESPA Act was invoked to prevent Ranya Rao from conducting any further smuggling activities upon release

Published on Apr 26, 2025 11:03 IST

Karnataka high court rejects actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea in gold smuggling case

Kannada film actor Ranya Rao.

Updated on Apr 26, 2025 11:42 IST

Karnataka HC reserves order on Ranya’s bail petition

Actor Ranya Rao was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on March 3 after DRI officials found her in possession of 14.2 kg of gold bars worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12.5 crore, upon her arrival from Dubai (File photo)

Published on Apr 23, 2025 04:04 IST

Why was Ranya Rao granted VIP protocol, police escort: HC

Justice Shetty emphasised that escort privileges are not given to all and questioned the justification for Rao’s eligibility for such VIP treatment at airports (File photo)

Published on Apr 21, 2025 23:19 IST

2 kg cocaine seized from Guinean passenger

(Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 03:18 IST

Flyer from Bangkok arrested with gold worth ₹6.3 crore at Mumbai airport

While the man was arrested, the name of a prospective buyer of the smuggled gold came up during his questioning.

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 02:44 IST

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