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JP Trans URK BV v Director of Border Revenue (RESTORATION - seizure of vehicle involved in smuggling drugs - restoration - second review following earlier Tribunal appeal - second review provided late - whether time should be extended for submission - whether second review decision refusing restoration was reasonable)

[2026] UKFTT TC 230First-tier Tribunal (Tax)2026

“FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL TAX CHAMBER London, Taylor House Heard On: 15 January 2026Judgment Date: 23 January 2026 B e f o r e :”

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