When Border Force finds clandestine entrants in your vehicle, a Notice of Liability for a Penalty is automatically issued to both the driver and the operator. This notice presents an opportunity to demonstrate that you have the proper procedures in place to prevent such incidents. Failing to provide evidence of adequate measures could result in fines of up to £2,000 per clandestine entrant.

We’ve helped clients navigate situations where multiple clandestine entrants have resulted in significant fines—sometimes upwards of £20,000. Not only can these penalties severely affect your cash flow, but they can also undermine the profitability of the work completed.