July 10th 2023.
The Central Intelligence Unit of the Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House in Nhava Sheva recently uncovered a racket and arrested three individuals for attempting to smuggle cosmetics valued at ₹2.1 crore. After receiving specific intelligence that goods meant for re-export were being diverted to the domestic market, the agency acted quickly to investigate the situation.
It was discovered that the cosmetics had been imported in May and warehoused at Panvel with the intention of being re-exported out of India. However, on July 1st, 21 pallets loaded with cement bricks were brought into the Container Freight Station with fraudulent intentions. The 1145 boxes of cosmetics from the warehouse were loaded onto three trucks and replaced with the cement bricks.
The Customs team's timely interception and thwarting of the smuggling of the warehoused cosmetics prevented the accused from defrauding the exchequer of customs duty and violating the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and Rules, Intellectual Property Rights, and the Legal Metrology provisions. Furthermore, it would have endangered the safety of public health and the stability of the financial system of the country.
The Customs team at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House is committed to protecting the citizens of India from such illegal activities and ensuring the safety of public health and the financial system of the country. Recently, they destroyed 2,510 Kg of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol. This is yet another testament to their dedication to keeping India safe.
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