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Custom House, Nettleton Road, LHR
TW6 2LA HOUNSLOW
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About this office
Customs office at London Heathrow Airport cargo district on Nettleton Road, Hounslow. Operates 24/7 at the UK s busiest airport and Europe s largest air-cargo hub. Handles departures, destinations and transit for air and road consignments across all cargo terminals.
Frequently asked questions
Heathrow is Europe's largest airport by passenger traffic and a major UK cargo hub. The customs office handles air import and export — from commercial goods to express shipments.
Cannabis accounts for 93% of drugs seized by Border Force at Heathrow. In one case, a 45-year-old man was arrested with 100 kg of cannabis in 5 suitcases from Thailand.
Seize and Return allows Border Force to return cannabis traffickers to their country of origin within hours of arrival. To date, 165 criminals have been returned for smuggling 4 tonnes of cannabis.
The reference code is GB000084. The customs office serves air cargo at London Heathrow Airport in Hounslow.