Customs: 'Abuse opportunities are increasing'

Wed, Mar 16th 2011, 11:00 PM

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

The Government and Customs Department are seeking to have Judicial Review proceedings brought by a leading Freeport retailer/wholesaler over the latter's demand for monthly 'bonded goods sales reports' struck out on a technicality, alleging that the situation has created "an increased opportunity for potential abuse" and duty evasion.

The Attorney General's Office, which is representing Customs and the Government, is attempting to have the action brought by Kelly's (Freeport) thrown out on the grounds that its attorneys, Callender's & Co, failed to file the orginating Notice of Motion within the 14-day time period g ...

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