Chinese authorities have reportedly busted a criminal ring that allegedly used drones to smuggle almost $80 million worth of Apple iPhones and other smartphones.
Smugglers in China are going high-tech.
Chinese authorities busted a criminal ring that allegedly used drones to smuggle almost $80 million worth of Apple ( AAPL) iPhones and other smartphones, according to state media.
Chinese customs officials told state media the suspects illegally transported up to 15,000 devices per night across the border from Hong Kong to the neighboring city of Shenzhen.
Authorities said the gang used drones to suspend two, 200 meter-long cables between buildings on either side of the border. Bags carrying smartphones were attached to the cables and then pulled over to Shenzhen.
