The 53-year-old man intercepted by the customs with 100 iPhone X handsets worth Rs 85 lakh

A man was detained by the customs at the Delhi airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle in 100 iPhone X handsets, an official said on Sunday.

The 53-year-old accused was intercepted by the customs after his arrival from Dubai on Friday, and customs seized 100 iPhone X handsets worth Rs 85.61 lakh.

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“Hundred iPhone X handsets worth a total of Rs 85.61 lakh were seized from his baggage after a thorough search,” Additional Commissioner of customs at the airport, Amandeep Singh, said.