<p>Delhi Airport Customs officials recently intercepted a female passenger who arrived on a flight from Hong Kong at Indira Gandhi International Airport. She was found carrying 26 iPhone 16 Pro Max devices hidden in her vanity bag. The smartphones were meticulously wrapped in tissue paper to avoid detection, as reported by ANI on October 1, 2024.</p>

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<h2><strong>iPhone 16 Pro Max price in India &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In India, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is available in three storage variants: 256GB priced at USD 1,728 (₹1,44,900), 512GB at USD 1,968 (₹1,64,999), and 1TB at USD 2,205 (₹1,84,900).</p>

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<h2><strong>Details of the interception &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The incident took place at Indira Gandhi International Airport when customs officials conducted a standard inspection of the passenger’s belongings.&nbsp;Upon closer examination, the officers discovered the concealed devices, raising concerns about the ongoing issue of smuggling at the airport.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ongoing investigation &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Following the interception, customs officials have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the details surrounding the attempted smuggling. They are working to establish whether the passenger was acting alone or if she was part of a larger smuggling network.<br />
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<p>As the soaring demand for the latest iPhone models continues to rise in India, authorities remain on high alert to prevent any illegal importation efforts. As the case unfolds, timely updates from customs authorities are anticipated, promising to provide further insights into the ongoing investigation's progress.&nbsp;</p>

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Delhi Airport Customs officials recently intercepted a female passenger who arrived on a flight from Hong Kong at Indira Gandhi International Airport. She was found carrying 26 iPhone 16 Pro Max devices hidden in her vanity bag.

Delhi Airport Customs officials recently intercepted a female passenger who arrived on a flight from Hong Kong at Indira Gandhi International Airport. She was found carrying 26 iPhone 16 Pro Max devices hidden in her vanity bag. The smartphones were meticulously wrapped in tissue paper to avoid detection, as reported by ANI on October 1, 2024. Delhi Airport Customs intercepted a lady passenger travelling from Hong Kong to Delhi carrying 26 iPhone 16 Pro Max concealed inside her vanity bag(wrapped in tissue paper). Further investigation is underway: Customs pic.twitter.com/6hZbGNWAz0 — ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2024 × Also read | Man in India's UP orders iPhone, kills delivery agent upon receiving it. Here's what happened iPhone 16 Pro Max price in India In India, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is available in three storage variants: 256GB priced at USD 1,728 (₹1,44,900), 512GB at USD 1,968 (₹1,64,999), and 1TB at USD 2,205 (₹1,84,900). Also read | Bajaj Finance staffer suicide case: Tarun Saxena’s wife files complaint against deceased husband’s bosses Details of the interception The incident took place at Indira Gandhi International Airport when customs officials conducted a standard inspection of the passenger’s belongings. Upon closer examination, the officers discovered the concealed devices, raising concerns about the ongoing issue of smuggling at the airport. Also read | India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk and others detained in Delhi, launch indefinite fast Ongoing investigation Following the interception, customs officials have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the details surrounding the attempted smuggling. They are working to establish whether the passenger was acting alone or if she was part of a larger smuggling network. Also read | US opens 250,000 more visa appointments for Indian tourists, students after PM Modi's visit As the soaring demand for the latest iPhone models continues to rise in India, authorities remain on high alert to prevent any illegal importation efforts. As the case unfolds, timely updates from customs authorities are anticipated, promising to provide further insights into the ongoing investigation's progress. (With inputs from agencies)

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