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Article 378 of the French Customs Code

In all cases where a blatant customs offence is detected, the means of transport and the contested goods that are not liable to confiscation may, as security for the penalties incurred, be withheld until security is provided or the amount of the said penalties is deposited.

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Article 378

Dans tous les cas de constatation d’infraction douanière flagrante, les moyens de transport et les marchandises litigieuses non passibles de confiscation peuvent, pour sûreté des pénalités encourues, être retenus jusqu’à ce qu’il soit fourni caution ou versé consignation du montant desdites pénalités.

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