[Neil M]

I've heard of an import evasion scheme using Cyprus as a dropping off point is that still available?

New UK Spec cars used to get imported to a Cypriate Dealer, which were then collected by their prospective owners and driven back to Mainland Turkey.
This was used to import BMW Mercedes and Maserati I (that know of) to avoid any duty payable.

I'm thinking perhaps a bogus Northern Cyprus address might have been involved.