Stun guns disguised as iPhones have been seized by customs officers as part of a haul of 6,000 weapons.
The shipment from China arrived in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday and also contained knuckledusters and extendable batons.
Customs officials did not say how much power the stun devices can deliver or whether they can achieve the same effects as real Tasers.
Some of the 790 stun guns seized were also reportedly covered in diamantes, while others were inscribed with the word: "Police".
The haul was discovered following a tip-off from the public about the contents of the shipment, and irregularities were noticed in the x-ray of the container.
A 43-year-old man from the Melbourne suburb of Thomastown, has been arrested on suspicion of importing prohibited weapons.
The maximum penalty for the offence is a fine of up to AU$425,000 (£233,000) and up to 10 years in prison.
Regional customs manager Graham Krisohos said: "There is no place for these weapons in our communities or on our streets."
In the US, where stun guns are legal in 42 of 50 states, a genuine iPhone case which doubles as a stun device was released last year.
The Yellow Jacket comes with a 650K volt electrode which can be activated even when the phone has run out of power.
It was invented by Seth Froom, who started working on the idea after being robbed at gunpoint at home in 2012.
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