DRI seizes 364 MT of Pakistan-origin dry dates misdeclared as UAE origin at Kandla
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 364 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth about Rs 3 crore at Kandla Port, misdeclared as originating from the UAE, it said on 5 August 2026.
Summary
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted 13 containers carrying 364 metric tonnes of dry dates worth about Rs 3 crore imported at Kandla Port, the Finance Ministry said on 5 August 2026. The goods were declared as originating from the UAE but were found to be of Pakistan origin, routed through Dubai and shifted to other containers before being shipped to India. India prohibits imports of goods originating from Pakistan, and the entire consignment was seized.
Key facts
- Seizure
- 364 MT dry dates, ~Rs 3 crore, 13 containers
- Port
- Kandla
- Declared origin
- UAE
- Actual origin
- Pakistan (routed via Dubai)
- Agency
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At which port did DRI intercept 13 containers of Pakistan-origin dry dates in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kandla
DRI intercepted 13 containers carrying 364 MT of dry dates imported at Kandla Port.
The Pakistan-origin dry dates seized by DRI in August 2026 had been misdeclared as originating from which country?
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Correct answer: C — United Arab Emirates
The goods were declared as UAE-origin but were of Pakistan origin, routed via Dubai.