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CISF Seizes ₹1.4 Crore in Undeclared Electronics at Hyderabad Airport

X-BIS screening triggered by suspicious behavior uncovered a cache of premium devices including restricted drones, leaving Customs to lead the case.

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.