SHOT: Sochi airport police detained for bribes for illegal import of iPhones

Sochi Airport police officers were detained for taking bribes for the illegal import of iPhones.

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Krasnodar Territory opened a criminal case against police officers of the Sochi airport customs. They are suspected of taking bribes for the illegal import of iPhones into Russia.

According to investigators, the suspects took bribes from citizens for turning a blind eye to the illegal import of iPhones into the territory of the Russian Federation.

The suspects face up to 12 years in prison if found guilty.

The investigation is ongoing.