, Dec. 6 -- Customs officials have seized a large quantity of foreign cigarettes and six iPhone 17 Pro sets from the luggage of two passengers arriving from Dubai at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet.

The goods were seized from the passengers who arrived by Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-248 on Friday. However the matter came to light on Saturday.

Assistant Customs Officer Md Muminul Haque said they detained Abu Touhid, a resident of Bishwanath upazila, and recovered a huge consignment of foreign-brand cigarettes along with three iPhones from his luggage.

During the search, another passenger fled the area, leaving his luggage behind. Officials later recovered the same quantity of cigarettes and three more iPhones from the aba...