The bag was a 50th birthday gift from her investments ##ranged husband . It was imported in Japan from African endangered crocodile - an endangered species . Customs officials took it because ' endangered ' imports lacked special permits . Sabine Smouha from overseas has now won two - thirds battle for its return .
The bag was a 50th birthday gift from her investments manager husband . It was made in Japan from African Nile crocodile - an endangered species . Customs officials took it because 'endangered ' imports need special permits . Sabine Smouha from Hampstead has now won two-year battle for its return .