Customs officials at Delhi’s IGI Airport seized a total of 38 iPhone 16 Pro Max smartphones from two separate incidents involving passengers arriving from Dubai and Hong Kong. The latest, most expensive Apple phones,

The incident occurred on Tuesday when the passengers arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in an Indigo flight from Dubai.

This marks the second significant seizure in recent days after 26 iPhone 16 Pro Max devices, concealed inside a vanity bag carried by a woman passenger, were also seized at the Delhi international air

For the first time, Apple is manufacturing the entire iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, in India. Apple plans to open four new stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, in addition to its existing stores in Saket, Delhi, and BKC, Mumbai.

Apple has begun the production of iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in India, just weeks after the launch of its flagship smartphone series. This is significant as it marks the first instance of the company manufacturing its full iPhone lineup in the country.

Apple is gearing up to open four more Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. As of now, the timeline isn't clear.