The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has warned all investigating and intelligence agencies that a huge quantity of hazardous Chinese firecrackers has started reaching India illegally ahead of Diwali.
According to DRI, the import of firecrackers is ‘restricted’ in terms of foreign trade policy.
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The Chinese crackers are not only dangerous for the environment but are also against Explosive Rules, 2008 as they contain banned chemicals like red lead, copper oxide and lithium among others.