This #Dussehra, let’s come together to defeat the evils of illicit trade that harm our nation. Smuggling and illicit trade hurt honest businesses, cost the country revenue, and affect society in ways we may not always see. By standing together against them, we can help build a fairer and stronger India. #FICCICASCADE #Smuggling #IllicitTrade

Commendable action by Bengaluru Customs officials in intercepting an attempted gold smuggling operation at Kempegowda International Airport, where 28 gold bars were allegedly concealed beneath footwear. Congratulations to the team for their vigilance and timely intervention. Such seizures play a vital role in disrupting smuggling networks and curbing illicit trade. #FICCICASCADE #GoldSmuggling #IllicitTrade #Customs @cbic_india @blrcustoms @cgstblrzone @ficci_india

Illicit trade crosses borders. The fight against it must cross them too. As Dr. DP Dash, Former Pr. Director General, DRI explains, global trade connects exporters and importers across countries, while enforcement laws have national boundaries. Tackling export fraud, import fraud and illicit trafficking therefore requires strong partnerships between domestic and international enforcement agencies. Collaboration across borders is essential to disrupting illicit trade networks. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade

#MASCRADE2026 | The fight against illicit trade takes centre stage on ET NOW. Watch a special feature on FICCI CASCADE’s MASCRADE 2026, airing on ET NOW today at 6:30 PM, highlighting the growing challenge of illicit trade and the need for collective action to safeguard legitimate businesses and the economy. 📺 Today, 17 October | 6:30 PM #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling @ETNOWlive @ficci_india

Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for uncovering an alleged smuggling operation involving over 7.3 million kg of Pakistani origin rock salt, valued at more than ₹30 crore. The operation highlights the importance of intelligence led enforcement and vigilance in identifying attempts to bypass import restrictions through fraudulent trade documentation. #FICCICASCADE #DRI #Smuggling

Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for intercepting nearly ₹9 crore worth of smuggled gold in Visakhapatnam. This seizure highlights the importance of intelligence led enforcement and stronger coordination to disrupt illicit trade networks and prevent smuggled goods from moving across the country. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #GoldSmuggling

Smuggled goods may enter the market at a lower cost, but the real price is paid by legitimate businesses. From lost sales and unfair competition to revenue losses for the economy, illicit trade puts those who follow the rules at a disadvantage. Legitimate businesses pay the price for a trade that breaks the rules. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling

At #MASCRADE2026, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble Former President of India, highlighted the importance of collective action in combating counterfeiting and smuggling. Drawing on the age old saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, he underlined how illicit trade exposes vulnerabilities across supply chains. Addressing these challenges requires stronger vigilance, coordinated efforts and shared responsibility among businesses, enforcement agencies and other stakeholders. A united approach is essential to safeguard legitimate businesses, protect consumers and strengthen the integrity of global trade. #FICCICASCADE @ramnathkovind

Delhi Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Sharjah and recovered 241 grams of gold, valued at approximately ₹35.21 lakh, with a purity of 99.31%. The gold was ingeniously concealed as wire linings in the corners of two trolley bags. Vigilance and effective enforcement are essential to detecting smuggling attempts and protecting legitimate trade. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #DelhiCustoms @ficci_india @AirportGenCus @Delhicustoms

Illicit trade leaves a trail of consequences, from unfair competition and losses for legitimate businesses to lost revenue and livelihoods at risk. The impact goes far beyond the products themselves, affecting industries, consumers and the wider economy. #FICCICASCADE #FollowTheTrail #IllicitTrade #SmugglingKills

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 1.3 kg of gold biscuits in an alleged smuggling operation involving two accused who reportedly brought the gold from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and concealed it by sticking the biscuits to luggage trolleys. Smuggling attempts can take different forms, making vigilance and intelligence-led enforcement essential to detecting and disrupting illicit trade. #FICCICASCADE #DRI

At #MASCRADE2026, Hon’ble Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, highlighted three ideas of India that we must protect together: Bharat’s rich civilisational heritage, India’s growing position as a global centre for enterprise, manufacturing and innovation, and an empowered Indian consumer who can purchase genuine and safe products with confidence. As India continues to grow, protecting legitimate businesses, encouraging innovation and ensuring consumer trust are essential to building a stronger economy and combating smuggling and counterfeiting. #FICCICASCADE @ramnathkovind

Congratulations to Airport Customs, IGI Airport for a significant interception in a precious stones smuggling case. Based on passenger profiling, officers recovered 3,200 pieces of precious stones and jewellery valued at ₹1.01 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. A follow-up search at premises associated with the passenger led to the recovery of 196.676 kg of rough emeralds, 221 carats of cut and polished rubies, and 45 carats of cut and polished emeralds. The goods, valued at ₹2.02 crore in total, were seized under the Customs Act, 1962. The passenger was arrested and further investigation is underway. #FICCICASCADE

A product is only what you see on the surface. The trail behind it can tell a very different story. From suspicious shipments to hidden transactions, illicit trade operates through networks that often go unnoticed. Following the trail means looking beyond the product to understand what it takes to move it, and what is at stake when the law is bypassed. Every product leaves a trail. The question is, are we looking closely enough? #FICCICASCADE #Smuggling #ThinkBeforeYouBuy

Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for a major crackdown on cross-border gold smuggling along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The operation led to the seizure of over 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold and the arrest of four individuals. A significant action against gold smuggling and illicit cross-border trade. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #DRI

At #MASCRADE2026, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble Former President of India, highlighted how the impact of smuggling goes far beyond the product itself. It affects honest entrepreneurs, puts consumers at risk, leads to revenue losses for the exchequer and ultimately impacts society as a whole. #FICCICASCADE

Congratulations to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for a significant interception in Siliguri. A person travelling from Champhai, Mizoram to Kolkata was intercepted, leading to the recovery of around 2.9 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately ₹4.42 crore, ingeniously concealed inside iron and steel tools. The gold was seized and the person was arrested under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade

Kudos to Ahmedabad Customs for intercepting & recovering 308.710 gms of 24K gold jewellery valued at ₹46.99 lakh. The gold has been seized and further investigation is underway. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade