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Russia's Method of Destroying Fake Chinese iPhones Is Interesting

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Over 120 fake iPhone 4 and 4s handsets were confiscated in the Amur region of Russia. According to website English Russia, the country usually bulldozes pirated discs. This time, authorities decided to bulldoze the phones.


A Chinese national brought the handsets into Russia, but did not have proof that they were genuine. He was fined the equivalent of US$65, and the bulldozer crushed the loot in front of court witnesses.


The remaining debris was incinerated.

Severe Destruction of Counterfeit iPhones [English Russia]


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