Overview
- Two international passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi were detained by CISF at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after screening at the domestic arrival exit gate.
- Undeclared electronics valued at roughly ₹1.4 crore were seized in what officials described as a major smuggling attempt.
- The haul included 65 iPhone 17 Pro Max units, eight DJI Air 3 drones, four Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, two laptops, 20 Apple Watches and one Google Pixel Watch.
- Several recovered drones fall under import restrictions, pointing to potential violations of India’s import regulations.
- The passengers could not produce purchase receipts or import clearances, and both they and the goods were handed to Customs for investigation and legal action.