Seized Vehicle Restored Free of Charge Following Smuggling of Cigarettes

Millicent Dooher submitted a restoration application for this Company whose vehicle was seized following unpaid duty on cigarettes. Border Force agreed to restore the vehicle, free of charge to the Company in the circumstances and were satisfied that the Company had taken reasonable steps in preventing the smuggling of excise goods.

Border Force can seize any vehicle that is involved in the smuggling of illicit or excise goods. To restore the vehicle, you must be able to show that reasonable steps have been taken to prevent such use of the vehicle. Border Force can refuse to return a seized vehicle, return it for a fee or return it free of charge. It you have had a vehicle seized by Border Force, get in touch with one of our lawyers today.