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Article 323-4 of the French Customs Code

Customs detention is carried out under the supervision of the public prosecutor, who ensures that the detainee’s legal rights are safeguarded.

The Public Prosecutor may visit the premises to verify the conditions of the detention and obtain the minutes and registers provided for this purpose.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 323-4
La retenue douanière s’exécute sous le contrôle du procureur de la République qui assure la sauvegarde des droits reconnus par la loi à la personne retenue.


Il peut se transporter sur les lieux pour vérifier les modalités de la retenue et se faire communiquer les procès-verbaux et registres prévus à cet effet.

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