FICCI Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying Economy.
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Smuggling can be stopped before illicit goods reach our markets when the right information reaches the right agencies at the right time.
Intelligence sharing helps enforcement agencies connect the dots, identify suspicious activity and act more effectively against smuggling networks.
One shared effort can make a difference.
#UNITEAgainstSmuggling #FICCICASCADE #StopSmuggling
Smuggling is not just a border issue. It affects businesses, livelihoods and the economy we all depend on.
Through #UNITEAgainstSmuggling, the campaign highlights five key ways India can strengthen its fight against smuggling, from intelligence sharing and enforcement to technology, trusted trade and citizen awareness.
Because protecting legitimate trade takes all of us.
#FICCICASCADE #StopSmuggling #IllicitTrade
Kudos to the Chennai Customs Air Intelligence Unit for seizing gold bars worth over ₹2.08 crore from two passengers arriving from Singapore.
Their vigilance plays a crucial role in curbing gold smuggling and safeguarding lawful trade.
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Kudos to the Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force for seizing 61 red sanders logs and arresting eight suspected smugglers in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
#FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling
Festivals are times when many families buy gold, electronics, and gifts. Make your purchases with care by checking product details, authenticity, and seller credentials.
Choose trusted sellers and keep your purchase documents. An informed purchase helps you shop with greater confidence.
#FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling #DRI
Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for seizing 3.147 kg of foreign-origin gold and foreign currency worth ₹5.84 crore in coordinated operations, and arresting five persons allegedly involved in the smuggling network.
The operation highlights the importance of intelligence led enforcement in tackling illicit trade and disrupting smuggling networks.
#FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling #DRI
Gold is an important purchase for many Indian families. Along with purity and price, checking the seller’s credibility, asking for a proper invoice, and verifying product disclosures can help you make an informed choice.
Being vigilant also helps consumers avoid smuggled gold, which fuels illicit trade and undermines legitimate businesses. Every informed purchase is a step towards responsible trade.
#FICCICASCADE #DeshKaNuksaan #StopSmuggling #IllicitTrade
A business rarely works alone. It depends on suppliers, manufacturers, transporters, distributors and retailers.
When smuggling disrupts legitimate markets, the consequences can extend across these connected businesses. Protecting legitimate trade helps protect the wider business ecosystem.
#FICCICASCADE #DeshKaNuksaan #IllicitTrade #StopSmuggling
Kudos to Ahmedabad Customs for intercepting a passenger arriving from Dubai and seizing 133.450 grams of 24 Karat foreign-origin gold valued at ₹20.12 lakh, concealed inside a trolley bag at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The seizure highlights the importance of intelligence-led profiling and vigilance in curbing gold smuggling.
#FICCICASCADE #AhmedabadCustoms #Customs #GoldSmuggling
Congratulations to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for seizing over 43 lakh foreign-origin smuggled cigarettes worth ₹8.64 crore in Mizoram and arresting one person.
The intelligence-led interception on the Champhai–Aizawl Road highlights continued efforts to curb illicit trade and prevent smuggled goods from entering the market.
#FICCICASCADE #DRI #Cigarettes #Smuggling
Every smuggled consignment has an economic cost. When goods enter the market through smuggling, applicable customs duties and other government revenues may be lost.
That revenue supports the country's development and public services. Preventing smuggling is also about protecting the resources India needs to grow.
#FICCICASCADE #DeshKaNuksaan #IllicitTrade #StopSmuggling
Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for seizing gold worth ₹9.5 crore at the Thiruvananthapuram Air Cargo Complex, striking another blow against gold smuggling.
#FICCICASCADE #DRI #GoldSmuggling
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Smuggling doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes, the warning signs are hidden in plain sight.
An unusual declaration, an inconsistent route or missing details can raise questions that deserve closer scrutiny. Because when illicit trade exploits gaps in the system, the consequences extend to legitimate businesses, fair competition and the wider economy.
#FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #SmugglingKills #FollowTheTrail
The key is knowing what to question, what to verify and when to look closer.
What would you check first? Tell us in the comments.
Follow the trail. Look beyond the obvious.
#FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #SmugglingKills #FollowTheTrail
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
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@ETNOWlive @ficci_india
Illicit trade doesn’t just break the law. It tilts the entire playing field.
Legitimate businesses lose ground, livelihoods come under pressure and public revenue takes a hit, while those operating outside the rules gain an unfair advantage.
The damage isn’t confined to what crosses a border. It reaches markets, businesses and the wider economy.
When illicit trade wins, who pays the price?
#FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #SmugglingKills #FollowTheTrail
