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Karlos
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   Old Thread  #12 19 Jun 2024 at 9.33pm  0  Login    Register
Went to France first week of June.
The van was 'dragged' through the X-ray area, but the guy didn't want to unload anything or ask any questions...so bait and food were not even mentioned.

Only thing they asked about was the usual 'gas bottle' question...even then they don't care about the little Coleman 500 sized bottles (I asked them a few years back, just to be sure I wasn't breaking rules. I didn't fancy them exploding whilst going through the chunnel).
JeffE
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   Old Thread  #11 14 Jun 2024 at 8.21am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Mate, take what you want, you'll be fine. We have two fridges full of food running off electric in full view in the back of our vehicle and nobody seems to be bothered about the fact they are there or what's in them. Put your bait at the front of the trailer and pack all your gear on top of it. We've never had any problems whatsoever.
djstrauss281
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   Old Thread  #10 13 Jun 2024 at 8.54pm  0  Login    Register
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Went france last week no problem whatsoever
CarpCodger71
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   Old Thread  #9 13 Jun 2024 at 6.25pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Been to France many times since the new restrictions were imposed.
Never had any issues with bait or food .
Fivenil
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   Old Thread  #8 13 Jun 2024 at 1.10pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Drop gear at lake then go shopping?
swift473
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   Old Thread  #7 13 Jun 2024 at 11.27am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #6
thanks for the advice.
il be travelling alone so dont want to stop ar carrerfour and have to do a shop for food as my gear will be left on the roofrack and trailer unattended is asking for trouble.
any idea on taking particles?is this classed as foodstuff? is dried better and prep them on the bank?
scar
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   Old Thread  #6 29 May 2024 at 8.58am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Best to look at Government website for the definitive information.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #5 29 May 2024 at 6.53am  0  Login    Register
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Karlos
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   Old Thread  #4 28 May 2024 at 5.38pm  0  Login    Register
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Don't worry Arfur (job) I'll go find the link
just playing

Click here to see the other thread that Vossy alludes to...
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #3 28 May 2024 at 4.16pm  0  Login    Register
There's another thread re bait and confiscation
Hitman
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   Old Thread  #2 28 May 2024 at 12.17pm  1  Login    Register
I’ve taken food and bait through customs at Folkestone (train) been checked and never had any problems

They are more concerned with swabbing your car for explosives than a little bit of food 👍
swift473
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   Old Thread  #1 28 May 2024 at 10.45am  0  Login    Register
hi all,just wondered what you can legally take to france now through french customs since Brexit? cheers in advance
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