India, March 9 -- The Delhi Police on Sunday busted an international mobile theft syndicate, arresting a man who was allegedly trying to flee with 48 high-end stolen mobile phones to be sold in Bangladesh.

According to PTI, 24-year-old Abdush was arrested while attempting to carry mobile phones worth around Rs.20 lakh to West Bengal.

"Investigations revealed that organised gangs operate across Delhi-NCR, targeting commuters in metro stations, buses and crowded markets," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam told PTI.

The stolen phones were quickly smuggled out of Delhi, preventing law enforcement from tracking them, the senior official added.

Abdush reportedly purchased these devices for Rs.2,000-3,000 each and transport...