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sancho
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Fined for Crossing Back into US with Fruit
Recently a couple of incidents of US Citizens crossing back
to the US, this was at an Ariz. crossing,
were fined by US Customs $350 dollars for
2 avacados, 1 mango. Another $300 for
2 apples
Dennis, Apparently that is what did happen,
when asked by Customs if he has any fruits or
vegatables the response was no, then inspection
leads to finding the offending contraband is
where the infraction comes in. Back in the day
when you could get 4 avo's for a buck in
Mex would be the only time I would bring anything back
[Edited on 10-9-2010 by sancho]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
Recently a couple of incidents of US Citizens crossing back
to the US, this was at an Ariz. crossing,
were fined by US Customs $350 dollars for
2 avacados, 1 mango. Another $300 for
2 apples |
I don't believe it. They always give you the option to trash it. It ain't drugs.
OOOOPS..I just gave this a bit more thought. Perhaps they said they had nothing to declair and were busted for lying.
Shame on them if that's the case.
[Edited on 10-7-2010 by DENNIS]
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MrBillM
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Hard to Believe
When I was caught (albeit many years ago) with a hidden case of Beer and written up, the fine was only 2 cents per ounce.
Meat, Fruit, Vegetables they've always simply thrown in the Trashcan.
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sanquintinsince73
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Probably was not their first time getting caught. Each time you cross, the agent has the option of writing a little something about you on the
computer. When he scanned their passports/visas, there was probably something in the comments section under each of their names pertaining to having
been caught before. It's happened to me with my US passport.
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David K
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1) To be fined, they must have lied to the inspector about having the fruit?
2) They must not be Nomads with the best travel data around!
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BajaWarrior
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Well we have landed on the "secondary list" as we were caught with an avacado, yes, those dangerous avacados which was from our tree in San Diego.
We were told of a fine that could be placed on this serious infraction but was spared the expense. They did say it could be about $300. If we have one
or more left over when heading home now we just smash it, toss the skin and have at home later.
Yes, there are much more serious offenses at the border, this is just ridiculous.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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sanquintinsince73
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I see some nuts are permitted...that explains my neighbors.
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DENNIS
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The more I think about it, I think they should have been thrown in prison and sexually violated.......then, denied parole and violated some more.
This is America....gawwwdammmit. We don't tolerate anybody violating our laws. 
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
The more I think about it, I think they should have been thrown in prison and sexually violated.......then, denied parole and violated some more.
This is America....gawwwdammmit. We don't tolerate anybody violating our laws.
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'cept if your here illegally then you and Gloria Allred can go on national television and accuse your former employer of knowing that you were here
illegally.
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bajabass
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Ever since I was sent to secondary and reprimanded for bringing back sliced deli ham from Ralph's, I bring nothing back but the chips and cookies I
MUST have. Hey, can't find them here.
Oh, when is Meg's illegal housekeeper going home?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sanquintinsince73
'cept if your here illegally then you and Gloria Allred can go on national television and accuse your former employer of knowing that you were here
illegally. |
I hope you see my tongue in cheek. I think this whole thing is ridiculous.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabass
Ever since I was sent to secondary and reprimanded for bringing back sliced deli ham from Ralph's, I bring nothing back but the chips and cookies I
MUST have. Hey, can't find them here.
Oh, when is Meg's illegal housekeeper going home? |
Total freakin nonsense, but it's on us to know the regulations and not test them. That is one zone where we have to obey the law by the letter.
And for the bug-eyed nanny? That hot potato is home. Who would have the huevos to touch her now?
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jeans
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Okra should never be allowed into the country 
Mom always told me to be different - Now she says...Not THAT different
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
Okra should never be allowed into the country |
Or Brussle Sprouts....however the garbage is spelled.
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
Okra should never be allowed into the country |
Or Brussle Sprouts....however the garbage is spelled. |
Didn't child protective services outlaw those things? My mom would make me stay at the table for hours after everyone else had finished eating trying
to make me swallow those God awful little green hand grenades...
By the way - I think they are spelled Brussel Sprouts.
[Edited on 10-8-2010 by BajaGringo]
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bajabass
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Hey, a lot of butter and salt, you can choke the little green monsters down!
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
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bajabass
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabass
Ever since I was sent to secondary and reprimanded for bringing back sliced deli ham from Ralph's, I bring nothing back but the chips and cookies I
MUST have. Hey, can't find them here.
Oh, when is Meg's illegal housekeeper going home? |
Total freakin nonsense, but it's on us to know the regulations and not test them. That is one zone where we have to obey the law by the letter.
And for the bug-eyed nanny? That hot potato is home. Who would have the huevos to touch her now? |
Righto,
but the law is the law!
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
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BajaGringo
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Who knew? The retched things even have a facebook page:
I Hate Brussel Sprouts
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabass
Oh, when is Meg's illegal housekeeper going home? |
I'm sure Oprah's gonna have her on her show. I'm sure they'll give her some sort of visa.
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MrBillM
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Prohibited Frutas
The last time across, the agent asked me if I was bringing back any apples.
I responded "WHO would bring Apples INTO the U.S." ?
She said I'd be surprised.
Yeah, I would.
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