Kiyungi Abdukheri v. R., Crim. App. 22-M-67; 1/3/67; Mustafa, J.

Kiyungi Abdukheri v. R., Crim. App. 22-M-67; 1/3/67; Mustafa, J.

Accused, a sailor on a ship docked in Kigoma, had on board a quantity of cigarettes, which he failed to declare. His explanation was that he planned to transship the cigarettes on a ship bound for Urundi, which had not yet arrived in Kigoma. The lower court ordered a fine of Shs. 1000/-, or three months imprisonment in default.

            Held: In such circumstances, cigarettes held for transshipment must nonetheless be declared to customs. The sentence was proper, and the goods were forfeited to East African Customs and Excise.