Custom Officials Seize 37 iPhones Worth Over One Crore at Lahore Airport
Islamabad:In a significant bust at **Allama Iqbal International Airport** in Lahore, **customs authorities** have seized **37 iPhones** worth over one crore rupees from an international passenger. The phones were concealed in the passenger’s luggage upon arrival from Sharjah.
### Details of the Operation:
Customs officials became suspicious and conducted a detailed search of the passenger’s luggage. Upon inspection, they discovered a large number of high-end mobile phones, which had been smuggled into the country illegally.
The passenger had hidden the phones in his bag in an attempt to bypass customs regulations. The phones were seized and the passenger was taken into custody for questioning.
### Smuggling Crackdown:
The authorities have confirmed that this operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and ensure that illegal goods are not brought into the country. The seized mobile phones were found to be in violation of customs regulations.
Customs officials stressed the importance of strict enforcement to curb smuggling activities, particularly involving valuable goods such as mobile phones. They urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities to help maintain the integrity of the country’s economic and trade regulations.
This case highlights the ongoing issue of **smuggling** and the measures being taken by the government to tackle illegal imports, ensuring both the protection of national resources and the safety of the economy.
