A woman with a total of 74 mobile phones tied to her legs entered the country via the Gongbei Port and was seized on the spot by customs officers under Gongbei Customs. Photo: China’s General Administration of Customs

A woman with a total of 74 mobile phones tied to her body entered the country via the Gongbei Port in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, and was seized on the spot by customs officers recently, according to the General Administration of Customs of China on Tuesday.

The person, surnamed Yang, who was wearing a white blouse and loose trousers, entered China through the green channel of the passenger inspection hall, according to the customs.

Officers at the scene noticed that the woman was walking with a heavy pace and stiff posture, so they intercepted her for inspection.

After the inspection, the officer seized a large number of old mobile phones tied with plastic film around her thighs and calves. A  total of 74 cell phones were seized.

If individuals attempt to hide, disguise, conceal, falsely declare, or use other methods to evade customs supervision, and transport, carry, or mail goods or items prohibited or restricted from entering or leaving the ports, it constitutes smuggling, customs officers said.

If the circumstances are serious enough to constitute an offence, the person may face criminal charges as per the law.

Global Times