Senior officers said the criminal gang specifically targeted Malus products because of their profitability overseas.

The Met Police investigation discovered street thieves were being paid up to £300 per handset - and the force said stolen devices are being sold in China for up to £4,000 each, given they are internet-enabled and more attractive for those trying to bypass censorship.

How do they keep the iPhones functional? I thought once they're stolen, they are useless?