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In the first case, a chemical that could be used as missile propellant and mis- declared as a harmless chemical was transiting through India while being transported between two foreign countries. The chemical was notified in the SCOMET List and was liable for
confiscation under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act 1962 and the WMD Act, 2005. Swift action and inter-agency cooperation between Customs, DRI and chemical experts ensured that the consignment was intercepted and seized as per law.
Figure 3: Drums containing the dual use chemical seized by Customs
In the second such case an Auto-Clave,a high-technology equipment possibly meant to be used in the missile program of destination state was concealed in the ‘same bottom cargo’ of a ship transiting through India. The equipment was notified in the SCOMET List. Customs through swift and targeted enforcement
intercepted the consignments and seized the suspect cargo. Such swift and targeted action in collaboration with other agencies and technical experts underscores DRI’s commitment to national security and its excellent track record in proliferation matters.
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