
May 21, 2026
✦The Statesman
DRI's maasive crackdown on nicotine smuggling: Three lakh banned e-cigarettes and vapes worth Rs 120 crore seized
Wow, the DRI just busted a huge smuggling ring! They seized nearly 3 lakh banned e-cigarettes and vapes, worth about Rs 120 crore. These were hidden inside fake furniture and metal parts, coming from China. Officials said, "DRI identified, tracked and intercepted multiple suspicious import consignments." It's a big win against illegal vaping products.