DRI seizes contrabands worth Rs 3,500 cr in FY 24; narcotic drugs, gold major contributors

Revenue Intelligence officers seized contrabands worth Rs 3,500 crore in FY 2023-24, with narcotic drugs and gold seizures constituting a major chunk. Infiltration of supply chains is a significant challenge in curbing smuggling. DRI detected 623 smuggling cases, averaging 2 cases per day. DRI seized 1,658 kg of gold.