RGIA police arrest five women for smuggling iPhones from UAE
Women caught attempting to bypass customs with gold iPhone 16 Pro Max devices purchased in Dubai
Five Women Arrested at Hyderabad Airport for Smuggling iPhones from UAE
Attempt to Evade Customs Check Leads to Arrest
The RGI Airport police in Hyderabad arrested five women on Monday for allegedly smuggling iPhones from the UAE. The accused, all residents of Hyderabad, had arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Ras Al Khaimah on a flight.
Suspicious Behavior Triggers Inspection
The women tried to avoid the luggage inspection upon arrival, which made the airport officials suspicious. The RGI Airport police followed their gut and carried out a comprehensive search, finding that the women were carrying several gold iPhone 16 Pro Max devices.
Smuggling Intentions Revealed
Officials claim that the women planned to resell the expensive smartphones in Hyderabad at a higher price in order to make money after buying them at a discount in Dubai. They were detained right away for trying to circumvent customs laws.
Legal Action and Seizure of Goods
Legal action has been taken and a case has been filed against the defendant. As part of the inquiry, the smuggled iPhones have been confiscated. To stop more infractions, authorities are always keeping an eye on illicit smuggling operations at the airport.
