Romanian Man Arrested for Smuggling Stolen Phones

Swiss police intercepted a 40-year-old Romanian man attempting to smuggle 121 stolen mobile phones, including 71 iPhones and 29 Samsung devices, on a train from Zurich to Milan. The phones were discovered wrapped in aluminum foil inside the suspect's luggage and are believed to have been stolen during the 'Street Parade' music festival in Zurich on August 10. This incident highlights a growing trend of phone theft across Europe, particularly in London, where a phone is reported stolen every six minutes. Criminals often target busy locations and use tactics such as violence and distraction to steal devices. Stolen phones are reportedly shipped to southern China, where they are dismantled and sold at reduced prices. Authorities are now working to return the recovered devices to their rightful owners.