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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a two-way smuggling syndicate operating through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The syndicate was involved in the smuggling of gold into India and the illicit export of diamonds to Dubai. Eight individuals, including an airport staff member, have been arrested under the Customs Act, 1962.
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The DRI has been conducting a sustained crackdown on organised smuggling, with several high-profile seizures and arrests in recent months.
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Critically examine the role of airport staff in facilitating organised smuggling of gold and diamonds through Indian airports.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is responsible for which ministry/body?
The DRI is a part of the Ministry of Finance, responsible for enforcing customs laws and preventing smuggling.
How many persons, including an airport staff member, were arrested in connection with the smuggling syndicate?
Eight persons, including an airport staff member, six transit passengers, and an Indian outbound passenger, were arrested in connection with the smuggling syndicate.
How many carats of diamonds were seized in the operation?
The operation resulted in the seizure of 1,168.97 carats of diamonds, a significant quantity of contraband.
Consider the following statements regarding DRI's crackdown on smuggling: 1. The DRI has arrested 10 individuals in a recent operation. 2. The arrested individuals included an airport staff member and a transit passenger. 3. The total value of the seized gold and diamonds is approximately Rs. 15 crore. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the fact list states that 8 individuals were arrested, not 10. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that the arrested individuals included an airport staff member and six transit passengers. Statement 3 is false because the fact list states that the total value of the seized gold and diamonds is approximately Rs. 13.5 crore, not Rs. 15 crore.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The DRI's operation highlighted the insider threat involving compromised airport staff in facilitating gold smuggling through airports. Statement-II: The arrested individuals were involved in the smuggling of gold into India and the illicit export of diamonds to Dubai. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true because the fact list states that the operation highlighted the insider threat involving compromised airport staff in facilitating gold smuggling through airports. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that the arrested individuals were involved in the smuggling of gold into India and the illicit export of diamonds to Dubai. Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because it provides the specific context in which the insider threat was highlighted.