Question : SMUGGLING OF GOODS



(a) whether it is a fact that the cases of smuggling of goods have increased alarmingly on the east-coast area especially in the State of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, whether the Government is aware that Vijyawada has become the central place for sending such goods to various parts of the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the actin taken to stop such activities?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( SHRI I.D. SWAMI )

(a)to(d): The information is being collected and will be placed on the Table of the House.