DRI Seizes Foreign Currency, E-Cigarettes, Drugs, and Elephant Tusks in Nationwide Operations
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted multiple operations across India, seizing over Rs 3.5 crore in foreign currency, nearly 13,000 e-cigarettes valued at more than Rs 4 crore, 6.6 kg of amphetamine, and two elephant tusks weighing approximately 3.7 kg near Guwahati. Seven passengers were arrested at Kolkata airport for attempting to smuggle foreign currency. The seized elephant tusks were handed to Assam's Forest Department for investigation under the Wildlife Protection Act, while the e-cigarettes and drugs were intercepted at various locations including JNPT port.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, moneycontrol, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 10 Nov, 11:16 am. Other outlets followed.