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Women arrested at Hyderabad airport for smuggling 10 iPhone 16 Pro Max from UAE

Investigations revealed that women had purchased phones at discounted price in Dubai with intention of reselling them at higher rate in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: Five women were arrested at Hyderabad airport on Monday for allegedly attempting to smuggle 10 iPhone 16 Pro Max devices from the UAE into the city.

According to RGI police, the women who are residents of Hyderabad had flown in from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Upon their arrival at Hyderabad airport, they reportedly tried to bypass baggage screening in an attempt to smuggle iPhone devices.

Acting on suspicion, airport authorities inspected their luggage and discovered 10 gold-colored iPhone 16 Pro Max. Investigations revealed that the women had purchased the phones at a discounted price in Dubai with the intention of reselling them at a higher rate in Hyderabad.

Upon finding the devices, the police registered a case and have initiated legal proceedings against the women. The smuggled property has been seized as part of the investigation.

This post was last modified on March 18, 2025 8:39 am

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Sameer Khan

Sameer Khan, a native of Hyderabad, holds an M.Tech degree. He has been associated with Siasat since 2011, covering stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology. Beyond journalism, he is a passionate IT trainer, sharing his expertise in programming and technology with aspiring students. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading books on business, learning about emerging technologies, and exploring geopolitics.

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