New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) Two men have been arrested by the customs officials for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country 59 iPhones and goggles of a luxury brand at the airport here.

The accused were intercepted after their arrival from Milan (Italy) on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the customs department on Tuesday.

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Subsequently, on thorough personal search and baggage examination, 59 iPhones, two AirPods, an iPad Air, three pairs of Gucci goggles and a pair of Gucci sneakers were recovered from the passengers, it said.

The recovered items worth Rs 69.22 lakh were seized and the duo were arrested, said the statement.

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