The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully seized 14.63 metric tonnes of Red Sanders, estimated to be worth £9.5 million, as part of 'Operation Rakth Chandan'. The valuable logs were discovered concealed within an export consignment declared as 'assorted toiletries' at ICD Sabarmati, which was bound for Sharjah in the UAE. This operation highlights the DRI's commitment to protecting India's natural heritage.
DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under Operation Rakth Chandan
In line with its commitment to preserve the natural heritage of the nation,Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI)has recovered14.63 MT of Red Sanders, estimated atRs 11.70 crorein the international market, from a consignment that was stuffed at ICD Sabarmati, and which was to be exported to Sharjah, UAE.
Intelligence was developed by DRI that red sanders logs were concealed in an export consignment declared to con
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FAQ :
The DRI seized 14.63 metric tonnes of Red Sanders logs.
The seized Red Sanders is estimated to be worth £9.5 million in the international market.
The operation was named 'Operation Rakth Chandan'.
The consignment was destined for Sharjah, UAE.
The Red Sanders logs were concealed within an export consignment declared to contain 'assorted toiletries'.
Red Sanders is a protected species listed in the IUCN Red List as endangered and is listed in Appendix-II of CITES. Its export from India is prohibited under the Foreign Trade Policy.