Section 11: Time limits for arrest and proceedings.

Finance Act 1988 · 1988 c. 39View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Customs and Excise

In section 138(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (power to arrest within 3 years of commission of offence) for the words "3 years" there shall be substituted the words ." 20 years "

This section has effect in relation to offences committed after the passing of this Act.

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