Posted On:
14 NOV 2026 11:34AM by PIB Delhi
Continuing its relentless vigilance across diverse trade streams, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully intercepted a international drug smuggling attempt, seizing 10.8 kilogram amphetamine. The operation foiled a bid by a narcotics syndicate to exploit legitimate postal channels to smuggle contraband into India.
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted and examined a suspicious parcel at the Foreign Post Office, New Delhi, which had arrived from a European country and was declared to contain "Kleren" (clothes). While an initial inspection revealed standard household garments stuffed inside a shipping carton, a meticulous examination of the packaging uncovered an intricate concealment method: two plastic pouches were ingeniously concealed on each of four sides of the carton.
In total, officers recovered eight concealed packets containing a pink-coloured powdery substance, which tested positive for amphetamine. All eight packets of the suspected contraband have been seized under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway to trace the wider network behind the operation.
Through intelligence-led enforcement and heightened scrutiny of cross-border logistics, the DRI remains steadfast in its resolve to detect, disrupt, and dismantle illicit trafficking networks operating under the guise of legitimate trade. DRI remains committed towards safeguarding both India’s economic frontiers and national security.
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