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Brining cigarettes to UK penalty, please help
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The letter is from HMRC, you are being investigated for smuggling. You need to take legal advice - this is a very serious matter.
Tomtontom is 100% correct - you are potentially in a lot of trouble. Relevant guidance: https://www.gov.uk/customs-seizures-and-penalties
This isn't something like a parking ticket or a speeding fine; it is a serious crime and HMRC will not let it lie.0 -
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50 cartons, first time
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50 cartons, first time
They would appear to believe that this isn't the first time as the letter refers to their investigation covering a period of nearly 2 years.
As others have said you need to seek legal advice immediately as they are clearly treating this seriously, as should you.0 -
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No way you're going to argue that amount is for personal use!0
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No way you're going to argue that amount is for personal use!
I smoke, my parents smoke, some friends... you really think that 50 cartons is a lot for heavy smokers?
but anyway... I have created this post to ask for help and to find out what is the best thing for me to do in this situation, not to answer questions like this, please try to understand, I am not trying to be rude now0 -
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you really think that 50 cartons is a lot for heavy smokers?
I have created this post to ask for help and to find out what is the best thing for me to do in this situation,
You may not think so but as the allowance is one carton you have got yourself in a lot of bother.
You have been given advice, seek legal help you are going to need it.0
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