Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 Stolen In Rs 84 Crore Heist: Here's What Happened

In a major theft near London’s Heathrow Airport, nearly 12,000 units of Samsung’s newly launched devices – including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy S25 series – were stolen from a truck in transit. The stolen cargo is estimated to be worth 13.3 billion won (approx. Rs 84 crore), making it one of the biggest electronics thefts in the UK in recent years. The phones were on their way to a warehouse following their global launch on July 9. Also Read: 7 Best Value-For-Money Smartphones Under Rs 40,000: 50MP Cameras, AMOLED Displays, And More

Truck Hijacked with New Samsung Phones

According to Yonhap News TV, the truck was hijacked while transporting a large consignment of Samsung’s latest devices. With the 5,000 foldable phones, the shipment was also said to have included other newly launched items such as the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Watch 8 (around 5,000 units). Due to the value of the products being high – Z Flip 7 at £1,049 and Z Fold 7 at £1,799 – the shipment was a coveted target for theft. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro Specifications Leaked After Design Reveal; No Major Upgrade Over Galaxy S25?

The devices stolen were supposed to be stocked at shops in the UK, and the theft is bound to result in delays in deliveries and pre-orders for customers.

Security Issues Lingering Around Heathrow

Heathrow Airport, being a major logistics center, has experienced a number of such incidents in the past. UK police state that up to 75 per cent of stolen smartphones are smuggled out of the country within 72 hours, making recovery extremely challenging.

Earlier this year, around 1,000 stolen smartphones were recovered in a separate case near Heathrow, raising concerns over security loopholes in cargo transit.

Samsung has not yet issued an official statement on the theft. However, customers are urged to avoid buying devices from unofficial sources and check the IMEI number to ensure the phone isn’t blacklisted. Phones involved in such heists often reappear on the grey market but are ineligible for warranty or support.