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Задержан начальник полиции аэропорта Сочи — пропускал новые айфоны из Дубая за деньги, но попал за решетку из-за своего же «клиента»

Head of Sochi Airport Police Detained for Smuggling iPhones from Dubai

Senior officer used his position for financial gain, charges allege

Investigation launched after complaints from clients

**Sochi, Russia** – The head of police at Sochi International Airport has been detained on charges of smuggling new iPhones from Dubai into Russia. The officer is accused of using his position to facilitate the illegal import of the devices, which were then sold on the black market for a profit. The investigation began after several clients who had paid the officer to smuggle iPhones for them complained that they had not received their orders. The clients, who have not been identified, reportedly paid the officer thousands of dollars for the devices. Authorities searched the officer's home and office and found evidence of his involvement in the smuggling operation, including receipts for the purchase of iPhones in Dubai and records of payments from clients. The officer has been suspended from his position and is facing charges of bribery, abuse of office, and smuggling. The smuggling of iPhones into Russia is a serious crime, as the devices are subject to import duties. The smuggling operation is believed to have been operating for several months, and it is estimated that the officer may have made hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal profits. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are looking into the possibility that other individuals may have been involved in the smuggling operation. **Key Points** * Head of Sochi Airport Police detained for smuggling iPhones from Dubai. * Officer allegedly used his position to facilitate illegal import of devices. * Investigation launched after complaints from clients who paid for iPhones but did not receive them. * Authorities searched officer's home and office and found evidence of smuggling operation. * Officer suspended from position and facing charges of bribery, abuse of office, and smuggling. * Investigation ongoing, and authorities looking into possible involvement of other individuals.