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David K
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I am lucky, I guess? 55 years of Baja travel and I have never been 'harassed' crossing back north.
The worst may have been at Tecate, many years ago, when some yahoo inspector responded to my answer of where we went (something I don't think I had
been asked before). When I said 'San Felipe', he responded with "Is that where gringos mostly live?" Gringos, live, huh? The other time was in 2012
with a 5-hour wait, for no special reason and the inspector suggested/ hoped we contact his superiors to let them know. I suspect some kind of union
issue. The inspector was nice and we were not asking for any way to complain, just wondered why.
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Lee
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Harassment might be luck of the draw.
About 5 years ago, crossed S. at San Ysidro, got a red light, pulled over. Directed to an x-ray machine, and ordered out. Wife and I asked to
wait in a walled concrete area. They x-rayed my car 3 times, then asked to drive to an inspection area. Sat on the curb for 1/2 hour before 3
MX came over and asked us to unpack the car. They were esp. interested in the 2 bottles of wine and 6-pack of beer I had. Placed alcohol on
curb and photographed it. Then they disappeared.
Started walking around asking if I could leave and was told to wait. 1.5 hrs later swore I'd never go through there again.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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pauldavidmena
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Quote: Originally posted by Lee  | Harassment might be luck of the draw.
About 5 years ago, crossed S. at San Ysidro, got a red light, pulled over. Directed to an x-ray machine, and ordered out. Wife and I asked to
wait in a walled concrete area. They x-rayed my car 3 times, then asked to drive to an inspection area. Sat on the curb for 1/2 hour before 3
MX came over and asked us to unpack the car. They were esp. interested in the 2 bottles of wine and 6-pack of beer I had. Placed alcohol on
curb and photographed it. Then they disappeared.
Started walking around asking if I could leave and was told to wait. 1.5 hrs later swore I'd never go through there again.
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Did you end up getting your wine back at least? If not, I hope it was Two Buck Chuck.
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Lee
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Got the wine back, 1st time to MX secondary.
60 years of Baja travel, never been to US secondary in a car, always in an RV.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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RocketJSquirrel
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My apologies, I should clarify:
By "checkpoints" I mean the Border Patrol checkpoints inside the USA - not when crossing the border. Checkpoints like the big one between El Centro
and Yuma and up near Campo/Jacumba and numerous others in the southern parts of the border states.
Crossing the border... either way - the officials have your cojones in their hands. That's just how it works - in any country. Smile, be polite.
Keep your wallet in your pocket.
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: Originally posted by RocketJSquirrel | My apologies, I should clarify:
By "checkpoints" I mean the Border Patrol checkpoints inside the USA - not when crossing the border. Checkpoints like the big one between El Centro
and Yuma and up near Campo/Jacumba and numerous others in the southern parts of the border states.
Crossing the border... either way - the officials have your cojones in their hands. That's just how it works - in any country. Smile, be polite.
Keep your wallet in your pocket. |
Oh... well that makes a big difference...
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