Operation Fire Trail
Why it Matters?
“Operation Fire Trail” by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) uncovered and seized ₹35 crore worth of smuggled Chinese firecrackers concealed as decorative items, highlighting risks to public safety and misuse of SEZ and trade provisions.
What You Should Know?
“Operation Fire Trail” is a major anti-smuggling operation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
Objective:
Detect and intercept illegal consignments of restricted explosives, especially Chinese fireworks.
Prevent misuse of SEZs (Special Economic Zones) for unauthorized diversion into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
Ensure compliance with India’s Foreign Trade Policy and Explosive Rules, 2008.
Regulation of firecrackers in India:
Import of firecrackers is restricted under ITC (HS) Classification in the Foreign Trade Policy.
It requires mandatory licensing from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.