UK Airports - HM Revenue & Customs

London50

The canary Islands although under the control of Spain for Tobacco and spirits they have their own taxing so a classed as non EU

SW17

London50 wrote: »

The canary Islands although under the control of Spain for Tobacco and spirits they have their own taxing so a classed as non EU

Thanks. Interesting that I've never seen this indicated at other airports and have always happily passed through the blue channel, as I would guess have others.

London50

Yes I know, we holiday in the Canaries a number of times each year and for those that listen it is explained that for Cigs and spirits the Canary Islands are not classed as EU but may do not listen/do not believe it or choose to ignore it and then wonder why they are pulled at the UK airports for bringing over the amount back.

PompeyPete

eDicky wrote: »

Was there any mention of whether bags were actually checked by customs? Or just a scare tactic..?

I asked the OP on the other forum that.
She said she didn't know.
Here's the thread...

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g298031-i1222-k8468660-Dalaman_Airport_Warning-Fethiye_Mugla_Province_Turkish_Aegean_Coast.html

CKhalvashi

Double_V wrote: »

So we can bring as many cigarettes from within the EU ?

I'm popping over the border to Hungary before I return to the UK, and will be bringing back 2000, plus probably a few packs of Austrian ones I have left.

The recommended limit is 800, but as long as you can convince Customs they're for personal use (2000 is about 10 weeks for me, and I'm next leaving the UK in 9 weeks time) then you should be fine.