anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
Jan 22nd 2009, 12:03 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
It all depends on what side of the bed the customs officer got out of bed that morning (they can be very fickle) and whether you're prepared to answer his/her questions honestly.
If you declare you're bringing in foodstuffs it is likely they'll be confiscated or the products opened to ensure no drugs. If you don't declare and customs decide to search your luggage and the foodstuffs are discovered then prepare yourself for a possible full body cavity search (just joshing, I think). Lying to them is not recommended although many/most do it.
If you declare you're bringing in foodstuffs it is likely they'll be confiscated or the products opened to ensure no drugs. If you don't declare and customs decide to search your luggage and the foodstuffs are discovered then prepare yourself for a possible full body cavity search (just joshing, I think). Lying to them is not recommended although many/most do it.
Jan 22nd 2009, 12:14 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
Not in this part of the world! My Mum sends me the stuff when I run out. Last time she asked if I needed some more, I did say - don't worry Mum, I've got to get used to the local stuff at some point. Bless her a box arrived last week
Jan 22nd 2009, 12:23 am
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Jan 22nd 2009, 1:41 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:03 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
i have brought jaffa cakes in for an expat
You can buy them in drugmart but well expensive, just miss my Bisto, but a kind expat has asked her next vistor to bring me some, inc paxo
ANYONE THAT THINKS OF HIGHJACKING HER WILL HAVE THE LETHBRIDGE GIRLS AT THEM :curse::curse:
You can buy them in drugmart but well expensive, just miss my Bisto, but a kind expat has asked her next vistor to bring me some, inc paxo
ANYONE THAT THINKS OF HIGHJACKING HER WILL HAVE THE LETHBRIDGE GIRLS AT THEM :curse::curse:
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:20 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
no problems taking in bisto, but had my haggis confiscated 
had to laugh - the reason the guy gave was mad cow disease and bird flu - it's made with blimin lamb.
any time I've declared that I've had foodstuff I've had to show them what it is. one time did see a guy who didn't declare he had food - had a whole case of stuff including weird pickled meat and stuff - he was getting yelled at big time by the customs people and i think got a fine as well.
had to laugh - the reason the guy gave was mad cow disease and bird flu - it's made with blimin lamb.any time I've declared that I've had foodstuff I've had to show them what it is. one time did see a guy who didn't declare he had food - had a whole case of stuff including weird pickled meat and stuff - he was getting yelled at big time by the customs people and i think got a fine as well.
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:25 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
we landed last week and I had 6 pots of bisto in my cases and I stocked up on Jaffa cakes in the duty free shop. WH Smiths at Gatwick had an offer on. 
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:34 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
All visitors that have come over since we have been here have also brought us Bisto, sweets,cheese, crisps etc etc with no probs.
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:48 am
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Jan 22nd 2009, 3:08 am
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
I bought Oxo cubes in every variety with me when I landed as wasn't sure whether they had them here or not. Also bought two bottles of Robinsons squash and Paxo. Didn't declare anything as I didn't realise I had to 
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:21 pm
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
no problems taking in bisto, but had my haggis confiscated had to laugh - the reason the guy gave was mad cow disease and bird flu - it's made with blimin lamb.
any time I've declared that I've had foodstuff I've had to show them what it is. one time did see a guy who didn't declare he had food - had a whole case of stuff including weird pickled meat and stuff - he was getting yelled at big time by the customs people and i think got a fine as well.
had to laugh - the reason the guy gave was mad cow disease and bird flu - it's made with blimin lamb.any time I've declared that I've had foodstuff I've had to show them what it is. one time did see a guy who didn't declare he had food - had a whole case of stuff including weird pickled meat and stuff - he was getting yelled at big time by the customs people and i think got a fine as well.
Jan 22nd 2009, 2:36 pm
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
Just a side note for anyone planning a trip across the border camping this summer - make sure you don't stock up on beef or citrus. They will check your fridge.
They will check your fridge.
Jan 22nd 2009, 3:20 pm
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Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
Just stick it in your suit case and no one will know.
Christ, I'm planning on asking the in-laws to put a small cool bag in theirs so they can bring me some sausages!
Christ, I'm planning on asking the in-laws to put a small cool bag in theirs so they can bring me some sausages!