DRI Busts Smuggling at Nhava_Sheva Port
Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026
The bust by the India — Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at India — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Port is positive for India's domestic agricultural market, as it enforces import restrictions designed to protect local farmers from low-priced imports. The arrest of Pareshkumar Raitthatha and the seizure of goods from R.D. International highlight the government's commitment to regulatory compliance, potentially deterring future smuggling activities and stabilizing prices for affected commodities.
The India — Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai uncovered a significant smuggling operation at India — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Port, seizing 132 containers of misdeclared goods valued at approximately Rs 139 crore. The consignments, falsely labeled as 'Toor Dal/Pigeon Peas', actually contained 2,710 metric tonnes of watermelon seeds from Tanzania and Sudan, and 319 metric tonnes of green peas from Canada. These commodities are subject to strict import restrictions by the Government of India to protect domestic farmers. Pareshkumar Raitthatha, the proprietor of the importing firm R.D. International, was arrested in connection with the organized smuggling racket. The DRI emphasized its ongoing commitment to protecting India's economic interests and ensuring compliance with import regulations.
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