DRI Seizes 362 Tonnes of Pakistani Dry Dates in Nashik
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted 13 containers carrying more than 362 metric tonnes of dry dates at a Container Freight Station in Ambad, Nashik. The consignment, valued at about ₹3 crore, was allegedly being imported into India while hiding its Pakistani origin and declaring the United Arab Emirates as the country of origin. The seizure is part of a crackdown on attempts to evade India’s ban on imports from Pakistan, underscoring the government’s enforcement of trade restrictions.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 25% left, 75% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Federal
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Free Press Journal
Sources
- DRI busts major methamphetamine smuggling syndicate in North-East, seizes 231 kg of drugs — The Federal (left-leaning)
- 'Operation deep manifest': DRI seizes 362 tonnes of Pakistani dry dates in Nashik — Deccan Herald (center)
- Mumbai: DRI Seizes 362.75 MT Pakistan-Origin Dry Dates Worth ₹5.66 Crore In 13 Containers — Free Press Journal (center)
- Nashik: DRI Seizes 362 Tonnes Of Pakistani-Origin Dry Dates From 13 Containers — Free Press Journal (center)