DRI seizes ₹35 crore of smuggled Chinese firecrackers in 'Operation Fire Trail'
On 11 July 2025, the DRI said it had seized Chinese firecrackers worth about ₹35 crore, concealed in seven containers at Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Kandla SEZ, under 'Operation Fire Trail'.
Summary
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) said on 11 July 2025 that, under 'Operation Fire Trail', it had seized about 100 metric tonnes of Chinese firecrackers worth about ₹35 crore, concealed in seven containers destined for or lying at Nhava Sheva Port, Mundra Port and Kandla SEZ. The goods had been mis-declared as items such as 'Mini Decorative Plants', 'Artificial Flowers' and 'Plastic Mats'. A partner of a Kandla SEZ unit was arrested. Import of firecrackers is 'Restricted' under the ITC (HS) classification.
Key facts
- Operation
- Operation Fire Trail (DRI)
- Seizure
- ~100 MT Chinese firecrackers, ~₹35 crore, seven containers
- Locations
- Nhava Sheva Port, Mundra Port, Kandla SEZ
- Mis-declared as
- Mini decorative plants, artificial flowers, plastic mats
- Arrest
- Partner of a Kandla SEZ unit
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under which operation did the DRI seize about ₹35 crore worth of Chinese firecrackers, as announced on 11 July 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Operation Fire Trail
Ministry of Finance: DRI, in an operation codenamed 'Operation Fire Trail', seized Chinese firecrackers valued at about ₹35 crore.