Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: DRI Seizes 72 Litres Of Amphetamine, In 240 Cans Of 300 Ml Each, Arrived From South Africa

In support of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 72 litres of Amphetamine, in 240 cans of 300 ml each, arrived from South Africa at New Courier Terminal, New Delhi. 

The Amphetamine was declared as ‘Cans of Juice for sample”, however, the field-testing kit showed presence of Amphetamine.

All 240 cans, a total of 72 litres of Amphetamine, valued at Rs. 150 cr approx seized under NDPS Act, 1985. One person was arrested. Further investigation under progress.

The Directorate of Revenue intelligence appreciates and encourages information provided by the informers. The inputs by the conscientious citizens of the country helps DRI to prevent the illegal import and commercial frauds, which otherwise are detrimental to the economy of our country. To appreciate and encourage the citizens, monetary reward based on the value of the confiscated goods and penalty realised.

DRI Rewards Informers

The extent of reward depends upon the specificity and accuracy of the information, the risk and trouble undertaken, the extent and nature of the help rendered by the informer, whether information gives clues to persons involved in smuggling, or their associates etc. 

In exceptional cases the reward to the informers can be as high as 20% of the value of confiscated goods and penalty realised. 

However, the informer is discouraged from submitting any false information, which is liable to prosecution. The reward is disbursed only after conclusion of adjudication/ appeal/revision proceedings. The final reward is determined on the basis of the net sale proceeds of goods seized/confiscated (if any) and/or the amount of additional duty/fraudulently claimed Drawback recovered plus penalty/fine recovered.

The Directorate of Revenue intelligence appreciates and encourages information provided by the informers. The inputs by the conscientious citizens of the country helps DRI to prevent the illegal import and commercial frauds, which otherwise are detrimental to the economy of our country. 

To appreciate and encourage the citizens, monetary reward based on the value of the confiscated goods and penalty realised. The extent of reward depends upon the specificity and accuracy of the information, the risk and trouble undertaken, the extent and nature of the help rendered by the informer, whether information gives clues to persons involved in smuggling, or their associates etc. 

In exceptional cases the reward to the informers can be as high as 20% of the value of confiscated goods and penalty realised. However, the informer is discouraged from submitting any false information, which is liable to prosecution. The reward is disbursed only after conclusion of adjudication/ appeal/revision proceedings. The final reward is determined on the basis of the net sale proceeds of goods seized/confiscated (if any) and/or the amount of additional duty/fraudulently claimed Drawback recovered plus penalty/fine recovered.

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Mariya Paliwala
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