Court rules customs’ seizure of 9 vehicles unlawful, orders return to Penal businessman

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May 28, 2025

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Court rules customs’ seizure of 9 vehicles unlawful, orders return to Penal businessman

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THE High Court has ruled in favour of a Penal businessman over the prolonged detention of nine high-end vehicles seized by the Customs and Excise Division in 2020.

Justice Nadia Kangaloo ruled that the detention of Kess Kessoondan’s vehicles was unlawful.

The court granted summary judgment in his favour, ordering the immediate return of the vehicles and awarding damages to be assessed.

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