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Re: Harrassed & Detained For Carrying Cash @ Airpo
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Originally Posted by Aquila
I see the individual as suspect. It's not common to carry that much cash when traveling. I'd agree with detaining him until we could verify that he was on the up and up without any warrants or being suspect for any other crimes. Law must be enforced. This is how it's done. People's actions make them suspect. Personally, I just think this guy's stupid because he shouldn't carry this kind of cash while traveling. He asked for it in my opinion. Detaining him until he was cleared caused him no harm.
Put yourself in the shoes of airport security.
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Really? We carry quite a bit of cash when we're traveling--usually around $400-$1,000.00. (Split between my purse and Jeff's wallet for safety.) AND the bank card, of course! You need cash for quick stops, tips at hotels, emergencies, etc.
If I DID have a large quantity of cash for some reason, my SUITCASE is where it would be, rather than on my person. Isn't that what he did? Stuck it in his suitcase? LOL!!!!!
I do agree that it would have been wiser to wire the money, and not risk losing it in his luggage, among other reasons, but I don't agree that carry money while traveling is in itself a cause for suspicion.
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