11th February 2026, Wednesday | Le-Meridien, New Delhi

Smuggling remains a pervasive transnational challenge that severely undermines economic stability, national security, and legitimate trade. Despite sustained efforts by governments through strengthened border controls, regulatory interventions, and enhanced international cooperation, the evolving nature and resilience of smuggling networks continue to pose serious enforcement and policy challenges.

For more than a decade, FICCI CASCADE has been actively engaged in raising awareness about the threats of smuggling, highlighting its economic, social, and security implications both in India and globally. Recognizing the critical need for a coordinated international response, FICCI CASCADE took a pioneering initiative in 2022 by marking Anti-Smuggling Day on February 11. This observance seeks to enhance public understanding of smuggling, encourage global cooperation, and address its underlying causes, thereby galvanizing a sustained and unified effort against this persistent menace.