Authorities seized dozens of smuggled used iPhones.

VTV.vn - Authorities in Quang Tri province have discovered dozens of smuggled used iPhones. The total value of the seized illegal goods is estimated at over 835 million VND.

On December 2nd, Team 1 of the Market Management Department of Quang Tri Province announced that they had conducted a surprise inspection of the MNM business owned by Mr. LVN in Dong Hoi Ward.

During the inspection, authorities discovered that the store was selling 80 used iPhones without any invoices or supporting documents.

This included 68 machines of unknown origin and 12 machines manufactured in China, which are on the list of prohibited imported information technology products. The total value of the seized illegal goods was over 835 million VND.

Market Management Team No. 1 conducts inspection at the business establishment. (Photo: Market Management Department)

Market Management Team No. 1 has temporarily seized all the phone numbers for processing according to regulations. The business was found to have violated two regulations: trading goods of unknown origin and trading smuggled goods. The estimated fine for these two violations is approximately 135 million VND.

According to market management forces, the end of the year is a period when smuggling and trade fraud activities become more complex.

Market Management Team No. 1 is continuing to strengthen inspections, supervision, and strictly handle violations in the area.

Authorities seized over 80 smuggled used iPhones in Dong Hoi ward. (Photo: Market Management Department)

 

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