In a post on X, the department stated that, based on the report's findings, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has initiated a thorough investigation, expected to be completed within 4-6 weeks, to probe alleged irregularities.
The Finance Ministry said on Thursday that the Department of Revenue (DoR) has been asked to undertake a fair, transparent, and fact-based inquiry following allegations made by Wintrack Inc (Chennai) of "corruption and harassment" against Chennai Customs and the matter is being "with utmo
The Narcotics Control Bureau of Chennai (NCB Chennai) conducted a joint operation with the Air Intelligence Unit, Chennai Customs, resulting in the seizure of 5.618 kg of Cocaine at Chennai International Airport.
Based on specific intelligence, the Special Intelligence and Investigation Branch (SIIB)-Chennai intercepted and seized three containers of mis-declared goods at the port, officials said.
The Customs Department and the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) thwarted an attempt to smuggle two different species of turtles and arrested multiple individuals involved, Chennai Customs officials said on Tuesday.
Acting upon specific intelligence provided by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Chennai Zonal Unit, 5 passengers who arrived in Chennai on June 6, 2024, from Dubai were intercepted by officers of the Air Intelligence Unit, according to an official release.
On the basis of specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted one male domestic passenger carrying gold paste in the form of 6 capsules at RGI Airport, Hyderabad, said an official statement.
A female passenger, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur, was intercepted at Chennai airport on Friday for carrying 22 snakes of various species in her checked-in baggage, Chennai customs said.
A passenger, who arrived from Colombo, was intercepted at Chennai airport on Monday for carrying gold weighing 697 grams valued at Rs 35.81 lakh, Chennai customs said.
Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department seized foreign currency valued at Rs 55.83 lakh at Chennai airport on Thursday and nabbed two passengers carrying the foreign currency, said the official Twitter handle of Chennai customs.
Two passengers, who arrived from Singapore, were arrested at Chennai airport on Wednesday for carrying gold weighing 6.8 kg valued at Rs 3.32 crores, Chennai customs said.