DRI Seized Art and Antiques worth over Rs.26.8 Crore

DRI in Gujarat has seized suspected vintage articles, antiques and historical artefacts, estimated to be valued at over Rs. 26.8 crore in the market, from an import consignment.

Art and Antiques worth Rs.26.8 Crore Seized

Reetu | Sep 12, 2023 |

DRI Seized Art and Antiques worth over Rs.26.8 Crore

DRI Seized Art and Antiques worth over Rs.26.8 Crore

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Gujarat has seized suspected vintage articles, antiques and historical artefacts, estimated to be valued at over Rs. 26.8 crore in the market, from an import consignment.

DRI on examination of a container imported from UAE declared as “Unaccompanied Baggage for Personal Effects”, found containing old statues, vintage utensils, paintings, antique furniture, and other valuable heritage goods.

Some of the items dated back to the nineteenth century. The highly undervalued to avoid Customs Duty.

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