- T was charged with avoiding customs duties by withholding a watch at an airport without declaring it to customs.
- The watch had a duty value of 45,280 kr.
- T claimed he intended to return the watch and sought a refund, arguing the customs law applied only upon entry.
- The court found T intended to export the watch duty-free and failed to declare it remained in Denmark.
- T was sentenced to 20 days of conditional imprisonment and a 2-year entry ban, reduced from 4 years.
- T appealed for acquittal or a fine instead of deportation.
- The prosecution sought a 6-year entry ban.
- The High Court upheld the sentence but acquitted T of the deportation order, considering the isolated nature of the incident and T’s personal circumstances.
Source: info.skat.dk
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