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Over 75 phones including new iPhones caught from PIA crew

23 January, 2025 10:37

Customs officials on Thursday recovered 78 valuable phones, including 54 Apple iPhones models and thousands of rupees from the crew members of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

They were on the flight from Dubai to Multan, said the custom official.

The seized iPhone 16 Pro were found in possession of five crew members, including senior steward Faisal Pervaiz, air hostesses Nishat and Sadaf, and flight stewards Imran and Khalid Khan, according to SAMAA TV.

Acting on prior information, Customs authorities intercepted the crew and discovered 24 iPhones from two air hostesses.

Upon further investigation and identification by the detained crew members, 54 more phones were recovered from the male crew members, who left for hotel.

The seized mobile phones are worth millions of rupees.

The statements of those involved in the smuggling attempt have been recorded, and while the mobile phones have been confiscated, the individuals were allowed to leave for home after the inquiry.

 

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