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DRI seizes over 7.8 kg of gold, arrests six in Bangladesh smuggling crackdown
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold and arrested six individuals involved in a smuggling operation from Bangladesh. This crackdown occurred during intelligence-led operations on October 8 and 9, 2026, primarily in the eastern region, targeting a syndicate using routes from Banpur to Kolkata. DRI officers intercepted a vehicle at Dankuni Toll Plaza, discovering 50 gold bars weighing approximately 6.8 kg, which the occupants could not legally account for. The arrested individuals admitted to their roles in the smuggling activities, highlighting the ongoing issue of cross-border gold trafficking.
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