Yep it happened to me a few months back too!
Errrr, you don't know the Bro in Law!!. I dont think he thought about it too long, Must buy, must buy, must buy now!! Press.
Get onto Hattons and get them to take the VAT they charged you off the bill, Send em a copy that the German Zoll lads gave you as proof.
Sod that for a game of soldiers..