Posted by tecknohed on December 20, 2005, at 16:39:10
In reply to Re: UK Customs Seized my 'GOODS' - advice please! » tecknohed, posted by NikkiT2 on December 20, 2005, at 13:17:16
Thanks for all the opinions.
So it is illegal to import Class C drugs into the UK. Well believe it or not, I never once thought it was 'legal' to do so. But this isn't cannibis, or even a large amount of Xanax. The purchase was made in genuine belief that what I was doing was within the law, except I seem to have possibly overlooked one or two details.
Obviously, I cannot post any links to the pharmacy site here, but here is some info from the site regarding importation etc:
-"Great Britain (England)
prescription not required
Import of medicine for personal use is subject to the approval of the health ministry. Prescription drugs should be no more than 3 months' supply. Non-prescription drugs should be limited to 5 pieces of each item. Viagra is prohibited."-"Please note now that as part of the ordering/checkout process you will be required to complete a FREE online medical consultation. This is an easy and short process requiring very little time. A registered physician will then check these consultations and decide whether the order can be fulfilled. In most cases (~99%) this process results in the order being granted." (maybe I'm wrong, but this made me think I was being issued a script AUTHORISED by a REGISTERED Physician?)
-"These medicines are prescription drugs but can be imported from an overseas pharmacy such as ours according to the FDA personal importation rule. Your medications will be shipped directly to your door with discreet packaging. Delivery from Subscribed International Shipping is now available! Please read our shipping instructions and terms and conditions before ordering."
And of course there is the usual (in minute text hidden on a page 'somewhere) "We have endeavored to make sure that the following information is correct, however we will be not held responsible for the accuracy or otherwise of this information".
As naive as I may sound, there is no apparent reason that I can tell, why I should worry about any dire consequences as far as criminal proceedings go. I have already phoned the cutoms office and spoke to an official, who was very helpful and explained what I needed to do to request recovery or restoration (return) of the item. Nothing was mentioned about breaking the 'law'.
And neither did the letter mention anything of the sort. In regards to Condemnation Proceedings it says "....legal proceedings in a Magistrates Court will be taken for condemnation of the items. These are CIVIL rather than CRIMINAL proceedings at which you or your legal representative should be present to show why goods should not be forfeited." The letter mentions nothing of 'criminal' activities nor does it give any kind of warning or threat.
My only concern is costs. And since the order was for less than £30 ($50) I'm gonna leave it.On the up side, I got my GP to prescribe some valium yesturday. :-)
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