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Case No. 2028Failure to pay import duties (Vehicle Registration Tax) · Co. Dublin · 22 Mar 2025

Gardaí impound Ferrari in Dublin over unpaid import duties

A black Ferrari was impounded by the DMR Roads Policing Unit in Dublin City after the driver was found to have failed to pay import duties for a significant period. The case was referred to Revenue, and the owner may face a fine and import duties.

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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA black Ferrari was impounded by Gardaí in Dublin City (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver had failed to pay import duties for a significant time after bringing the car into the country (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí seized an uninsured taxi in Dublin (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe taxi's motor tax had been expired for 111 days (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver could not provide proof of insurance (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe DMR Roads Policing Unit spotted the car during regular patrols in Dublin City (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe taxi was spotted operating on Grafton Street (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe case will be referred to Revenue (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe owner may face a fine and import duties in the future (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMotorists who import a vehicle to Ireland are required to register and pay VRT within 30 days (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA fixed charge notice was issued to the motorist (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe car was seized (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí seize uninsured taxi untaxed for 111 days

    First report of the seizure and fixed charge notice issued to the taxi driver.

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  2. 22 Mar2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai impound Ferrari after 'significant' delay in payment of import duties

    Reports the impounding of a black Ferrari by Gardaí in Dublin City and referral to Revenue over unpaid import duties.