DRI seizes around 12 kg foreign-origin gold smuggled from Bangladesh worth Rs. 17 crore in a crackdown on cross border gold smuggling
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), seized around 12 kg of foreign-origin gold smuggled from Bangladesh, valued at approximately Rs. 17 crore. Operations were conducted across West Bengal and Bihar, leading to recoveries near the international border and from a train passenger.
Why It Matters
Important for candidates preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and banking to understand the role of law enforcement agencies such as DRI and BSF in tackling cross-border crimes and customs violations.
In Simple Words
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Border Security Force teamed up to stop cross-border gold smuggling from Bangladesh. Across West Bengal and Bihar, they intercepted several shipments and recovered about 12 kg of foreign gold worth roughly Rs. 17 crore.
Operations included recovering unclaimed gold near the border fence in West Bengal and catching a train passenger in Patna hiding gold bars around his legs. One person was arrested, exposing ongoing illegal gold movement routes.
Key Points
- DRI and BSF seized around 12 kg of foreign-origin gold smuggled from Bangladesh.
- The total value of the seized gold is around Rs. 17 crore.
- Operations were conducted in West Bengal and Bihar.
- On 20-21.09.26, BSF personnel recovered 3.15 kg of gold near BOP Gongra, West Bengal.
- On 21.09.26, 1.16 kg of 24K gold was recovered near BOP Mahakhola, West Bengal.
- On 10-11.09.26, 5.9 kg of gold was recovered in the BOP Pathergata area.
- In Patna, 1.71 kg of gold was seized from a train passenger who hid it around his legs.
- The arrested train passenger smuggled the gold from Bangladesh.
Exam Angle
A. Around 12 kg
Source: Press Information Bureau