Operation Chakravyuh

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News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Chakravyuh in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

About Operation Chakravyuh

Operation Chakravyuh
Source: PIB
  • Conducted by: Operation Chakravyuh refers to an anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). 
  • Seizures Made: 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized in these operations from Kochi, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram.
    • The seized substances included methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, intended for illicit distribution and trafficking. 
    • Five individuals, including key operatives involved in the trafficking networks, have been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

About Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Source: DRI
  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) serves as India’s apex anti-smuggling agency, functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance.
  • It is primarily responsible for detecting and preventing smuggling activities, including drug traffickingillicit international trade in wildlife, and environmentally sensitive goods.
  • The DRI also plays a crucial role in combating commercial frauds related to international trade and preventing evasion of customs duties, thereby safeguarding the nation’s economic and environmental interests.
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