A passenger entered the country with 50 old mobile phones tied on his legs and asked to cooperate with the inspection. After the "sudden escape" was finally checked.
According to news from CTOnews.com on August 17, according to the official WeChat issued by the Customs this afternoon, Qingmao Customs, which belongs to Gongbei Customs, seized a case in which passengers tied up and hid 50 used mobile phones into the country.
It is said that 00:14 on August 12, a passenger dressed in black short sleeves was ready to enter from the "undeclared passage" of the travel inspection site at Qingmao Port. The staff at the scene noticed that the passenger had bloated legs, looked nervous, and paced. Passengers are required to cooperate with the customs inspection.
As a result, after the first request for inspection, the passenger suddenly turned and ran back and fled the customs supervision area.
About 9 minutes later, the passenger wore a mask to re-enter the customs supervision area and entered through the "undeclared passageway". The staff immediately locked the passenger and guided him to the inspection desk. When preparing for further inspection, the passenger fled back again, and the customs officer at the scene recovered him and brought him under control.
Finally, after inspection, the customs officer found 50 sets of old mobile phones bound with tape in his thighs and calves, and the case has been further dealt with in accordance with the regulations. CTOnews.com noted that most of the mobile phones carried by the passenger are mainly iPhone 12 and 13, including high-end models such as Pro or Pro Max.
Customs remind: in accordance with Article 7 of the regulations of the people's Republic of China on the implementation of Customs Administrative penalties, to evade customs supervision by concealment, camouflage, concealment, false report or other means, whoever transports, carries or posts goods and articles prohibited or restricted by the state or goods and articles that are subject to duty according to law is an act of smuggling and will be investigated for legal responsibility.
