Originally Posted by
stifle
That is not what my Indian friend has been told in the past by UK Border Agency/Force/whatever they're called this week. He has been denied refunds at the landside desk for a camera as "you could just take the refund and walk out of the airport with it".
I am aware of the general lack of logic and consistency, which are standard features of the public service.
There is no legislation or guidance rules to back up the position they addopted.
Should have challenged it.
I've exported plenty of small things in hold baggage over the years.