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[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 41 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Is "smuggle" really the right word here? Did Iran hide them under their luggage?

[–] Naja_Kaouthia@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago

That poor guy’s prison wallet must be tapped out by now.

[–] sunzu@kbin.run 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Evaded sanctions is better terminology here but smuggle is more of millenail journalism headline writing style.

I don't get it, must drive clicks or some shit

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 17 points 3 months ago

millennials ruined smuggling 😔

[–] supertrucker@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

I don't know...some Iranian trying to explain why they have an airplane engine in their carry-on luggage would be rather funny

[–] lnxtx@feddit.nl 2 points 3 months ago

Hijacked by the rogue pilots?