I'll begin by impounding the Post's property. Is this your desk?

Investigations into contraband and other offences against customs regulations and the impounding of merchandise shall take place

This case arises from the impounding of an aircraft by Irish authorities in compliance with a European Community (EC) regulation implementing a Security Council resolution.

It was not clear whether draft article 4 applied so as to render Ireland an agent of the Community for the purpose of attributing responsibility for the impounding of the aircraft.

The competent units have standing instructions on border defence, which specify the measures to be taken to prevent all forms of trafficking and infiltration and the procedure to be followed in arresting individuals or impounding goods which cross the border illegally.