Woman caught smuggling 102 iPhones strapped to her body

The woman strapped 102 iPhones on her body, adding around 40 pounds (around 18kg) extra weight.

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The prices of iPhone devices vary from country to country. We recently reported that the iPhone 7 could cost anywhere from $815 to $1200, depending on where you try to buy it. Knowing this, it shouldn't be surprising that individuals try to make some money on black market selling iPhones.

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One woman was caught while trying to sneak 102 iPhones from Hong Kong to China. Apparently, this isn't uncommon since the iPhone prices are lower in Hong Kong.

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The woman strapped 102 iPhones on her body, adding around 40 pounds (around 18kg) extra weight. Photos show different models of the iPhone device, so it's hard to guess the total value of the haul, but rest assured that we are looking at tens of thousands of dollars worth of phones.

Read also: Global iPhone 7 prices vary from $815 to $1200

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Interestingly, the officers at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border have seen even crazier smuggling attempts. Back in 2015, a man was caught with an unofficial record of 146 iPhones strapped to his body.

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NEWS SOURCES:news.xmnn.cn, mashable.com

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