News: DRI seizes 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonne worth of goods around ₹9 crore of Pakistan-origin under ‘Operation Deep Manifest’.
About Operation Deep Manifest
- It is an operation targeting the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE.
- Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance
- Context of operation: The Government of India banned import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE, post Pahalgam terror attacks.
- Previously, such goods were subject to 200% customs duty.
- Violation of import policy: Import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries is in blatant violation of import policy conditions and prohibitions on direct or indirect import or transit of such goods.
- Significance: The operation exemplifies DRI’s steadfast commitment to upholding Government’s policy, customs and other relevant laws; safeguarding national and economic security of country; and preventing the misuse of trade channels for import of Pakistani-origin goods.
