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DRI busts cross-border gold smuggling racket in West Bengal; 24 kg foreign-origin gold worth ₹34 crore seized, seven held
DRI dismantles gold smuggling syndicate in West Bengal
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
In a major crackdown against cross-border smuggling of foreign-origin gold, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a well-organised syndicate operating along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
DRI officials intercepted seven persons on motorcycles traveling from Krishnanagar to Chakdaha in Nadia district.
The UPSC angle
GS Paper IIGS Paper III
Customs Regulations and Cross-Border Smuggling
Understanding customs regulations and the implications of cross-border smuggling is essential for UPSC aspirants, given its relevance to national security and economic policies.
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