Five Romanian men have been arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of stealing iPhones worth 500,000 euros from a moving truck.
They allegedly tailgated the vehicle before one of them climbed onto the bonnet of their van and broke into the truck in front of them.
Boxes of iPhones were then passed back through the van's roof.
Dutch news outlet said such gangs often modify their vehicles by putting an anti‑slip mat on the bonnet.
The risky theft tactic was first seen in Germany in 2008,Belgium has witnessed similar incidents, almost all targeting smartphones.
Dutch Police spokesman says police had been investigating truck thefts for some time, but doubted a theft like this could be pulled off.
The men, aged from 33 to 43, were arrested on Sunday at a holiday park in the central province of Gelderland.
Police found iPhones at the address, and the van they believe was used in the crime.
The men are set to appear before a judge today.
Source: BBC
