Experts Advocate Intelligence-Led Enforcement to Combat Cross-Border Illicit Trade in India
At the ASIA Security Conference Exhibition 2026 in Mumbai, experts highlighted the need for intelligence-led enforcement to combat cross-border illicit trade in India. They emphasized shifting from merely seizing illicit goods to actively identifying and dismantling organized criminal networks. Rodney Van Dooren of Philip Morris International noted that sharing intelligence across agencies enhances disruption efforts. The conference addressed challenges like smuggling, digital distribution, and regulatory arbitrage, underscoring the scale of India's illicit trade estimated at over 231 billion annually.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 25 Aug, 06:35 am. Other outlets followed.