Saint in Paradise Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/10875686/sex-toy-drama-for-female-traveller/ Reading this article it made me smile a bit but it also rather reconfirmed to me that people are being falsely accused of attempting to smuggle when they are innocent. The reason I say that is :- "She said the fact that the note was left on the TSA notice led her to believe a TSA officer had written it". "A spokesperson for the TSA said that they are 'one of several entities' that handle checked bags and that at this time there is 'no concrete evidence who wrote the note'." There we go then it is being finally admitted that several, not just the passenger accused of smuggling, different people can open and put stuff in without your knowledge. In this case it was just a piece of paper but it could have been drugs. Oh yes and as a cause for further concern have you seen this as well? http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3bf_1317945542 Happy travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 the TSA said that they are 'one of several entities' that handle checked bags And this is news how? Checking staff, baggage handlers (multiple), airport/airline security, local police, and the opposite when you land. Hardly shocking is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 I guess this bit: "Prompted to defend herself after an offensive comment on her blog - which included a threat of sodomy..." probably means she said something about sticking the vibrator up the note writer's ar5e. And, on a more serious note, I ALWAYS put a lock on my cases. The ONLY time I ever been told to remove it was when flying back to the UK from....... the USA. Moral of the story being, don't fly from the USA to somewhere like Thailand if you are worried that someone else might put drugs in your bag (for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdearlove Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 I had locks broken off a suitcase flying domestically in the US along with a card from the TSA explaining why. If you want to lock a case flying withing or from the US then you need to get a TSA approved lock - they have a master key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/10875686/sex-toy-drama-for-female-traveller/ Reading this article it made me smile a bit but it also rather reconfirmed to me that people are being falsely accused of attempting to smuggle when they are innocent. The reason I say that is :- "She said the fact that the note was left on the TSA notice led her to believe a TSA officer had written it". "A spokesperson for the TSA said that they are 'one of several entities' that handle checked bags and that at this time there is 'no concrete evidence who wrote the note'." There we go then it is being finally admitted that several, not just the passenger accused of smuggling, different people can open and put stuff in without your knowledge. In this case it was just a piece of paper but it could have been drugs. Oh yes and as a cause for further concern have you seen this as well? http://http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3bf_1317945542 Happy travels. I always shove my drugs up my arse when travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 I always shove my drugs up my arse when travelling. That's about the only thing you have posted in the past few months that I actually believe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 That's about the only thing you have posted in the past few months that I actually believe!! this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 (edited) That's about the only thing you have posted in the past few months that I actually believe!! How bloody rude!! . Edited 26 October, 2011 by Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 Worked in aviation security for a few years and surprised how people assumed that a zip on a suitcase was more secure than any other zip. I've known people who've lost case keys be in tears worrying that they'll have to complete their holiday wearing the clothes they'd arrived in, then they gasp as you prise the zip open with a biro. They don't call it Thief Row for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 26 October, 2011 Share Posted 26 October, 2011 Worked in aviation security for a few years and surprised how people assumed that a zip on a suitcase was more secure than any other zip. I've known people who've lost case keys be in tears worrying that they'll have to complete their holiday wearing the clothes they'd arrived in, then they gasp as you prise the zip open with a biro. They don't call it Thief Row for nothing. You could have had the REAL Crown Jewels in my shreddies the amount of times random strangers have tampered my the zip on my trousers / jeans TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 27 October, 2011 Share Posted 27 October, 2011 There we go then it is being finally admitted that several, not just the passenger accused of smuggling, different people can open and put stuff in without your knowledge. In this case it was just a piece of paper but it could have been drugs. I think you're getting the wrong end of the stick. The point being made was that several agencies including the TSA can *legitimately* open your baggage in-transit. Not that several people can *illegitimately* do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 27 October, 2011 Share Posted 27 October, 2011 Off-track somewhat, but check her out on google images!! Woof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 27 October, 2011 Share Posted 27 October, 2011 It appears from her tweets that the individual concerned placing the note has been suspended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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