- Laws of Fiji

Last Updated: 1 August 2023

[CUS 113] Penalty for interfering with Customs ships etc113

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(1) A person who interferes in any way with an aircraft, ship, vehicle, buoy, anchor, chain, rope or mark which is being used for the purpose of enforcing the customs laws, is guilty of an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both.

[subs (1) am Act 37 of 2017 s 25, effective 30 June 2017]

(2) A person who fires upon any aircraft, ship or vehicle which is being used for the purpose of enforcing the customs laws or by an officer while otherwise engaged in the execution of his or her duty is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 15 years.