Clandestine Entry

10 Steps to Avoid Clandestine Entry

Before you start your journey:

1. Obtain written instructions on vehicle security and a checklist from your employer

2. If possible, watch the vehicle being loaded to ensure that no unauthorised persons enter the vehicle

3. Check the fabric of the vehicle (bodywork/canvas) and note any damage on the check list

Immediately after loading

4. Secure the vehicle

  •   For hard-sided vehicles - Lock the integral doors and secure with a padlock
  • For soft-sided vehicles - Lock the integral doors and secure with a padlock, and apply a good quality tilt cord, secured with a robust padlock or a unique seal. Note the seal number on the checklist or CMR

5. Check the panniers, secure with locks where possible. Check the wind deflector and axles

During your journey after each stop:

6. Check the fabric, roof and security of the vehicle

  • Physically pull the security devices to check they are intact
  • Check the panniers, wind deflector and axles
  • Is there any damage?
  • Have the security devices been tampered with?

7. If there is evidence of damage or tampering or unauthorised access check the load and load space and re-apply security devices

Before you enter the United Kingdom Control Zones or embark for the United Kingdom:

8. Repeat steps 6-7

9. If it was not possible to secure your vehicle, conduct a thorough manual check of the load and load space

10. Record the checks made on the checklist, at loading, after every stop and before entering the United Kingdom Control Zone or embarking for the United Kingdom

Always

  • Be careful
  • Be alert
  • Carry spare security devices and checklists
  • Keep written instructions and checklist in the cab
  • Record checks made on checklist
  • Alert the local authorities / Border and Immigration Agency / Police if you suspect that someone has entered your vehicle without your permission

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk