CUSTOMS officers are warning that what may seem like attractive holiday bargains snakeskin belts, fake watches and counterfeit football shirts could be seized on arrival in the UK.

Other goods prohibited from importation include pirated goods such as bags, cigarettes, DVDs and CDs the sale of which have been directly linked to funding crime.

Anyone with information about illegally imported drugs, tobacco or alcohol or about VAT fraud should call 0800 595000.

For information visit: www.hmce.gov.uk