HOW DO OFFICERS DECIDE WHICH PASSENGERS TO EXAMINE?
When a Customs officer stops a passenger, it doesn’t mean the person is accused of committing a crime. The examination process is a way to confirm the passenger’s U.S. Customs declaration and to allow innocent passengers to continue on their way as quickly as possible. Customs officers receive regular training in methods of identifying passengers who may be smugglers. In addition, through on the job experience, Customs officers have acquired knowledge and expertise in detecting smugglers in action. Officers are often looking for narcotics when they choose passengers for examination. This may result in innocent passengers having to undergo a personal search.
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