The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has delivered a significant blow to organised gold smuggling syndicates operating across Eastern and North Eastern India, seizing approximately 17 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at an estimated Rs. 25 crore.

This meticulously planned and coordinated operation, executed on June 12, 2026, led to the arrest of 10 individuals, effectively dismantling key nodes in illicit supply chains.

 The intelligence-led crackdown targeted two distinct smuggling routes, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by enforcement agencies in curbing contraband flow and protecting national economic interests.