New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major crackdown against illegal import of prohibited nicotine products, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday announced that it has busted a large-scale e-cigarette (vape) smuggling racket in its operations across several ports, airports and ICDs in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and West Bengal in last few days.Acting on specific intelligence, DRI identified, tracked and intercepted multiple suspicious import consignments that were mis-declared to …
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Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, on Wednesday busted a highly organised gold smuggling syndicate operating through the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport under a targeted operation codenamed ‘Operation Golden Drop’. According to the DRI, acting on specific intelligence inputs, officers intercepted and seized three kg of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs 4.8 crore and arrested one accused.Investigations conducted so fa…
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized diamonds worth over Rs 5.7 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport and arrested two persons for allegedly attempting to smuggle them to Bangkok. According to the DRI, the accused were intercepted at the Mumbai airport based on specific Intelligence inputs. During examination and questioning, both passengers admitted that they had concealed two capsules each inside their bodies.The ca…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), on Monday announced that it has been honoured with the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) Platinum – Class I Rating by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).MIAL is a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and Airports Authority of India (AAI), with AAHL holding 74 per cent stake. With this milestone, CSMIA joins the ranks of …
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Maharashtra’s Mumbai will remain suspended for six hours on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., as both of its runways will be temporarily closed for scheduled pre-monsoon maintenance work, officials have said. The shutdown will impact runway 09/27 and runway 14/32, making the airport completely non-operational during the designated period.The maintenance exercise is part of the airport’s annual …
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) A minor fire incident was reported at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Thursday, officials said. The fire broke out at Terminal-1 at around 6:10 p.m. due to a short circuit. According to the official statement released by the airport authorities, the emergency response teams acted swiftly and managed to bring the situation under control within minutes. Their prompt action ensured that the blaze did not spread further and no damage …
Ahmedabad, April 1 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings on Wednesday partnered with Blinkit to bring app-based quick commerce delivery inside Mumbai Airport, allowing passengers to order essentials directly within the terminal.The service is currently live at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s Terminal 2 for domestic departures, aiming to make travel more convenient for passengers.With this new offering, travellers can now order essential items such as chargers, snacks, books, and pe…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word ‘Danger’ was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight. According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its scheduled journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The aircraft was stationed near Gate No. 5 when the suspicious note was found, prompting immediate concern among airport authorities…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national attempting to travel to Congo using a fake Indian passport was apprehended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials said on Wednesday. A larger network of forged documents during immigration checks, they said.According to officials, the incident came to light after immigration scrutiny revealed discrepancies in the documents presented by the accused, leading to the recovery of multiple forged identification papers.The Sahar Po…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) As flight operations gradually resume amid disruptions in the Middle East, passengers returning to India recounted challenging journeys and tense moments, even as they described conditions in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi as largely normal.Speaking to IANS at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, travellers shared how rerouted flights, temporary airspace closures, and uncertainty over possible escalation prompted many to cut short their trips and head ho…