Customs chief meets to combat illegal rice exports, affecting underprivileged communities in Andhra Pradesh.

The Chief Commissioner of Customs in Visakhapatnam held a meeting with stakeholders to address the issue of illegal rice exports from Andhra Pradesh, which diverts rice meant for the Public Distribution System (PDS) and affects underprivileged communities. The Customs department will work with the state government to prevent illegal exports by ensuring due diligence in export documentation. Additionally, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe allegations of an organized smuggling racket involving influential individuals.

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