362 Metric Tonnes Of Pak Dates Hidden Behind UAE Labels Seized In Maharashtra

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 362 metric tonnes of Pakistani-origin dates in Maharashtra that were mislabeled as UAE products. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on the illegal import of goods from Pakistan following a 2025 trade ban.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts to enforce trade sanctions and prevent the circumvention of import bans through third-party transshipment networks.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized more than 362 metric tonnes of dry dates of Pakistani origin in a major operation against alleged attempts to route banned goods through third countries.The agency intercepted 13 containers imported by a Mumbai-based company at the Container Freight Station (CFS) in Ambad, Nashik.
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