<h1>Nationwide Raids Uncover Illegal Chinese Firecrackers Worth Over Rs. 2 Crore; No Licenses Issued, Investigations Continue.</h1> The government conducted nationwide raids on October 28, 2015, targeting illegal import and sale of Chinese firecrackers in cities including Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and others. This action followed intelligence reports of large-scale smuggling and mis-declaration of sub-standard Chinese firecrackers, which are restricted under India's Foreign Trade Policy without a license. No licenses have been issued by the Ministry of Commerce. The operation, led by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, resulted in the seizure of firecrackers worth over Rs. 2 crore from more than 100 locations. These foreign-origin fireworks pose safety risks and harm domestic industry. Further investigations are ongoing.