In one of the largest such operation in its history, the Custom Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) of Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (JNCH) has put on hold 122 containers on suspicion of containing banned Chinese fireworks, electronic items, microchips, and other contraband.
The containers are alleged to have been brought through false declarations. The CIU has issued an order stating that it has received confidential intelligence related to these containers.
The CIU has instructed all managers of Container Freight Stations (CFS) and terminals to submit details of the containers, including bills of entries, assessment, and examination status, via email with the subject ‘Monday Hold’.
According to sources, all 122 containers arrived at JNPT aboard the same ship.
The sources suggest that the agency has information about the supply of trade goods linked to duty evasion and containing banned Chinese firecrackers. However, the specific information received by the CIU and the purpose of their search are known only to a few officers involved in the investigation. The customs department has not officially released any information regarding the operation.
