NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF GOODS

PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWN

The Commissioners of Customs and Excise give you notice

  that the goods described below have been seized on the grounds that they were imported into the United Kingdom contrary to the prohibition imposed by the law (1 below), and
  that they are liable to forfeiture under the law (2 below).

  You may claim (3 below) that the goods are not liable to forfeiture. This claim must be made in writing giving your full name and address and must be received within one month of the above date at any Customs and Excise office.
  If such a claim is made the Commissioners must bring civil proceedings so that a Court can decide whether or not the seizure was lawful. If no such claim is made the goods will be deemed to have been duly condemned as forfeited.
  As an alternative to a claim against forfeiture you may make separate representations for the return of the goods. These should be made in writing, quoting the Ref. No. C159, and be sent to the office below as soon as possible.
  If you are in any doubt about the effect of this notice you may consult the office below or, if you prefer, a Solicitor.
A. Gogna, Officer of Customs and Excise
  1. Import of Goods (Control) Order 1954, as amended, made under the Import, Export and Customs Powers (Defence) Act 1939, section 1.
  2. Section 3(1) of the same Act and the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979, section 49(1)(b).
  3. Under Schedule 3 paragraph 3 of the 1979 Act.

Particulars of Goods Seized

Ship—Crazy Frenchman.
From—Dart Estuary.
Date of Report—September 1995.
Description of Goods—Abandoned Catamaran.
Quantity—1.
National Investigation Service, Custom House, Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EE.