Yet another smuggling attempt was foiled when the Chinese authorities sprung in to arrest a woman carrying 68 Apple products, of which 32 were Apple Watches and 36 were iPhones. All devices were neatly secured in place to avoid suspicion, but an in-depth investigation or a frisk search will likely always lead to the discovery of illegal items being transported across borders.
The 32 Apple Watches and 36 iPhones were conveniently wrapped around the woman’s waist using duct tape, but the approach was not successful in avoiding the discovery
As reported by ITHome, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Customs that falls under Gongbei Customs, apprehended a woman who had a suspicious look about her. Upon careful inspection, it was revealed that the individual was carrying a total of 68 Apple devices that were wrapped around her abdomen using duct tape. From the looks of the image below, it is likely that some professionals did the job because the tape was tightly wrapped around the waist to accommodate those 32 Apple Watches and 36 iPhones.
Despite the large number of devices, the woman appears to have used the available space efficiently, but her actual task was left incomplete thanks to the diligence of the customs authorities. The report does not mention which Apple Watch or iPhone models were being smuggled out of the region, nor does the information mention the total value of the goods.
However, if we assume that each iPhone was the iPhone 15 Pro, which fetches for $999 in the U.S. for the base storage model, and the Apple Watches were the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $799, the grand total for the entire lot comes out to be $61,532. These goods were likely being smuggled to sell at a higher mark-up and make a quick buck off, but with the customs authorities keeping a close watch, it will be a Herculean mission to pull this off successfully.
News Source: ITHome
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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