Customs Act 1901
All persons to the number of 2 or more assembled with the intention of -
(a) importing prohibited imports; or
(b) smuggling; or
(c) preventing the seizure, or rescuing after seizure, of any prohibited imports or smuggled goods,
commit an offence punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years.
231(2)
This section does not apply to, or in relation to, narcotic goods.
231(2A)
This section does not apply to, or in relation to, unmarked plastic explosives.
Note:
Section 72.13 of the Criminal Code creates an offence of importing or exporting unmarked plastic explosives.
231(3)
An offence against this section is punishable upon summary conviction.
Note: Most offences dealing with the importation and exportation of narcotic goods are located in Part 9.1 of the Criminal Code .
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