News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under ongoing “Operation Fire Trail,” intercepted Chinese-origin firecrackers at Nhava Sheva and Tuticorin, seizing contraband worth over ₹9.8 crore and making arrests.
About Operation Fire Trail
- It is an ongoing DRI nationwide anti-smuggling initiative to detect and stop illegal import of fireworks and firecrackers concealed or mis-declared in cargo.
- Launched by: It is conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
- It is India’s premier enforcement agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
- Ministry involved: The operations are supported through an official release from the Ministry of Finance.
- Aim: It aims to safeguard the public and the trade ecosystem by detecting and dismantling organized smuggling networks of hazardous contraband.
- Legality: Import of firecrackers is ‘Restricted’ under the ITC (HS) of the Foreign Trade Policy and needs valid licenses from DGFT and PESO under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
