Customs offense finding — definition?
Gathering evidence and recording elements in a procès-verbal.
Authorized agents — who?
Customs agents, MEFP sworn agents, OPJ, BCEAO agents.
PVC — when used?
For non-flagrante offences, usually no goods seizure.
PVS — when used?
In flagrante cases, even without seizure, for other offences.
Flagrante offence — meaning?
Observed at the moment or immediately after commission.
Flagrant délit — condition?
Within a short time, pursued, with traces or objects.
Transaction acts — examples?
Customs declaration, foreign documents, police procès-verbal.
Seizure procedure — powers?
Search, body search, medical referral, stop transport, ship visit.
Search powers — postal visit?
Inspect mail with postal employees present, respecting secrecy.
Identity control — scope?
Persons entering/leaving or within the customs radius.
Document communication — purpose?
Obtain and use documents for checks and investigations.
Apprehension rights — triggers?
After noting a customs offence; include seizure, retention, preventive hold.
Real vs fictive seizure?
Material apprehension vs legal/theoretical seizure.
Preventive hold — purpose?
Secure penalties by retaining objects linked to offences.
Capture — when?
Pursuit à vue or sudden discovery of fraudulent goods.
Detention — basis?
Offences punishable by imprisonment, flagrant or not.
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