Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI):
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is an Indian intelligence agency.
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It was constituted in 1957 to function as an apex intelligence agency of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs to counter the menace of smuggling.
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It is India’s apex anti-smuggling intelligence, investigations and operations agency.
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It is tasked with detecting and curbing smuggling of contraband, including drug trafficking and illicit international trade in wildlife and environmentally sensitive items.
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It also works for combating commercial frauds related to international trade and evasion of customs duty.
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The DRI has also been designated as the lead agency for Anti-Smuggling National Coordination Centre (SCord).
Central board of Indirect taxes (CBIC):
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Central board of Indirect taxes (CBIC) is the nodal national agency responsible for administering Customs, GST, Central Excise, Service Tax & Narcotics in India.
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It is part of the Department of Revenue under Union Ministry of Finance.
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It is headquartered in New Delhi.