The iSmuggler: man 'walking strangely' across China border had 94 iPhones taped to his body

When a Hong Kong man was spotted "walking strangely" across the border into mainland China his jerky movements aroused suspicion among customs officials.

Further investigations revealed the reason for his discomfort - he was found to have 94 iPhones strapped to his body and legs.

Officers saw the man, wearing a tracksuit and carrying two plastic bags, walking with stiff movements, “as if he was carrying something heavy”, at the Futian border control point at about 8pm on Sunday, the People’s Daily’s affiliated people.com.cn reported.

The gadgetry set off a security alarm and an examination by customs officials revealed the collection of iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s models bound tightly to his chest, stomach and thighs.

Investigators said the gadgets were worth more than 300,000 yuan (about HK$380,000).

The man did not explain to officials what he had planned to do with the iPhones after passing through customs.