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Byculla businessman arrested for importing Pakistani dates

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A Mumbai businessman was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for allegedly importing Pakistani dates while misdeclaring them as originating from the UAE.

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  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested Asif Aziz Darvesh for importing 362.75 tonnes of dates from Pakistan.
  • The shipment was routed through the UAE and falsely labeled to evade a ban on Pakistani imports.
  • Investigations revealed the goods originated in Karachi and were transhipped through Jebel Ali.
  • The suspect allegedly controlled the operation by using a front company and coordinating with overseas entities.
  • This case highlights efforts to enforce trade prohibitions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

What to watch next

  • Whether the investigation connects this incident to earlier suspected illicit imports
  • The role of the overseas shipping entities named in the smuggling operation

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Named India · Pakistan · United Arab Emirates · IN-MH · Salim Mistry · Sunshine Impex · Asif Aziz Darvesh · Directorate General of Foreign Trade · Directorate of Revenue Intelligence · Kanz Alhuda Goods Wholesalers LLC · Noman Ahmad Shipping LLC

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