Seizing more than 100 units of phones branded Samsung and iPhone on a flight from South Korea to Noi Bai

VCN - More than 100 units of phones branded iPhone, Samsung, and LG, including new luxury phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, were discovered and seized by Customs forces at a warehouse at Noi Bai international airport, Hanoi.

On June 24, Unit 1 (Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department) worked with Noi Bai International Airport Customs Branch (Hanoi Customs Department) to inspect a suspicious shipment that was transported on a flight from Incheon (South Korea) to Noi Bai International Airport on June 22.

As a result, Customs forces seized 134 phones branded iPhone, Samsung and LG brands, including some high-end new products like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

In addition, forces also seized many infringing goods such as 100 units of Core i5 chip of computers, five iPads and one Macbook laptop, cosmetics, and supplementary foods.

The infringing items include new and used goods.

According to an initial investigation, the business named to receive goods on the bill of lading is a "bogus" company.

The infringing shipment has been temporarily seized for further investigation and handling in accordance with regulations.

Below are some photos were taken by a reporter of Customs News at the scene on June 24.

Price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is up to tens of million VND.
Price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is up to tens of million VND.
Many used smart phone were seized such as iphone, samsung, LG.
Many used smart phone were seized such as iphone, samsung, LG.
Seizing more than 100 units of phones branded Samsung and iPhone on a flight from South Korea to Noi Bai
phone charger
phone charger
Core i5 chip of computer
Core i5 chip of computer
Supplementary food
Supplementary food
By Thái Bình/Thanh Thuy

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