Illegal export of rice stalled at Vallarpadam ICTT
At Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, Customs intercepted three containers of rice, banned for export, disguised as salt on Friday. This seizure, valued at approximately ₹4 crore, adds to a total of 13 containers intercepted over the past month, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal rice exports.
At least three containers full of rice whose export had been banned were reportedly intercepted by Customs personnel at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) on Friday. Unconfirmed reports said an attempt was made to export the consignment in the guise of salt.
With this, rice valued at approximately ₹4 crore has been reportedly seized from a total of 13 such containers in the past month alone at the terminal.
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