DRI seizes 364 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates misdeclared as UAE imports at Kandla
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 13 containers of dry dates valued at about Rs 3 crore at Kandla port, alleging the Pakistan-origin cargo was routed through the UAE and falsely declared as UAE goods. The action signals tighter scrutiny of food-import provenance amid India’s ban on direct and indirect imports from Pakistan.
DRI seized 364 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth Rs 3 crore at Kandla after they were misdeclared as UAE goods, enforcing India’s ban on direct and indirect Pakistani imports and tightening scrutiny of food-import supply chains.
Why this matters
The seizure follows a recent DRI signal on ₹3 crore of Pakistan-origin dry dates allegedly routed via the UAE, reinforcing enforcement against prohibited indirect imports.
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