364 metric tonnes of banned Pakistan-origin dates seized at Kandla, routed via UAE to bypass ban
- Posted on August 5, 2026
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In brief
India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence uncovered a sophisticated smuggling operation at Kandla Port, intercepting 364 metric tonnes of dried dates originating from Pakistan. Importers deliberately misrepresented the shipment's origin as UAE to circumvent India's import restrictions on Pakistani goods. Valued at approximately ₹3 crore, this seizure marks the second major interception of banned Pakistani commodities within seven days, highlighting persistent attempts to exploit trans-shipment routes and evade customs enforcement.
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364 metric tonnes of banned Pakistan-origin dates seized at Kandla, routed via UAE to bypass ban
DRI seizes 364 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth ₹3 crore at Kandla Port after importers allegedly declared them as UAE goods. This is second such incident in a week when DRI has seized banned item from Pakistan on an Indian port.
