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Article 374 of the French Customs Code

1. The confiscation of seized goods may be pursued against the drivers or declarants.

2. Where the owner of the goods is known, confiscation of the goods seized, with the exception of those prohibited under customs regulations, may only be pursued if the owner is implicated before the criminal court called upon to rule on the proceedings.

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Article 374
1. La confiscation des marchandises saisies peut être poursuivie contre les conducteurs ou déclarants.


2. Lorsque leur propriétaire est connu, la confiscation des marchandises saisies, à l’exception de celles qui sont prohibées au titre de la réglementation douanière, ne peut être poursuivie qu’en cas de mise en cause de ce dernier devant la juridiction répressive appelée à se prononcer sur l’instance.

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