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Paragraph 3: Formalities relating to certain specific seizures

Article 329 of the French Customs Code

1. If the reason for the seizure is forgery or alteration of consignments, the report shall state the type of forgery, alteration or overprint. 2. The said copies, signed and initialled ne varietur by the seizing parties, are attached to the report which contains the summons to the accused party to sign them and his reply.

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Article 330 of the French Customs Code

1. In the event of a home seizure, goods that are not prohibited shall not be moved, provided that the accused provides a solvent guarantee for their value. If the defendant fails to provide security, or if the goods are prohibited, they will be taken to the next office or entrusted to a third party custodian, either at the place of seizure or at another location. 2. The judicial police…

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Article 331 of the French Customs Code

With regard to seizures made on ships and deck boats, when unloading cannot take place immediately, the seizors affix seals to the hatchways and hatches of the vessels. The report, which is drawn up as unloading progresses, mentions the number, marks and numbers of the bales, boxes and barrels. The detailed description is only made at the office, in the presence of the accused or after he has been summoned…

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Article 332 of the French Customs Code

1. Outside the radius, the provisions of the preceding articles shall apply to offences detected in offices, warehouses and other places subject to the supervision of the Customs Service. 2. Seizures may also be made anywhere in the event of pursuit on sight, flagrant infringement, infringement of Article 215 above or the unexpected discovery of goods whose fraudulent origin is evident from the declarations of their holder or from documentary…

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