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Man caught smuggling 100 iPhone X models at Delhi Airport.

At the Delhi Airport, a man was arrested by the customs for allegedly trying to smuggle 100 iPhone X models into the country. The 53-year-old accused was intercepted by the customs after his arrival from Dubai on Friday. Apple iPhone X is one of the most expensive flagship smartphones in the country right now.

The base model of iPhone X with 64GB storage retails at Rs 95,390 while the higher version with 256GB storage retails for Rs 1,08,930. “Hundred iPhone X handsets worth a total of Rs 85.61 lakh were seized from his baggage after a thorough search,” said Amandeep Singh, Additional Commissioner of customs at the airport.

Research firm Strategy Analytics reported that Apple sold 16 million units of iPhone X during the first quarter of 2018. It was also the most successful smartphone model in terms of sales during the quarter ending March 2018.

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