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News: In a major crackdown, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a gold smuggling and melting network in Mumbai under “Operation Bullion Blaze.”
About “Operation Bullion Blaze”

- It is a major enforcement action conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai in November 2025.
- Aim: It targeted a well-organized gold smuggling and illicit melting syndicate operating across discreet locations in the city.
- Findings: The operation uncovered an organised racket involved in smuggling gold into India, melting it in covert furnaces, and illicitly selling the refined bullion into the grey market.



