garyhaupt wrote:
hone eagle wrote:
Not sure where the B.C. food fear comes from ,in SW ontario where we live, a lot of us grocery shop in detroit weekly.Just dont bring huge volumes of food (like for resale ) for eg. you can only bring a few gallons of milk at a time .....
Yeah..to that fear thing....no one is going get fined or beaten for having some groceries that gets taken. Most of us, at one time or another, have had something seized. I am speaking of fruits, veggies or meats...right? If that happens? The worst you get a steely eyed look..maybe even a lecture. And yes, it may lead to a further inspection. But that can happen anyway.
Border crossing is no big deal, even if you do get tossed. Sit back and enjoy it all. Border folks aren't interested in making your day bad....well, unless of course you are stupid and carrying drugs or guns...then you are in for miserable time.
This applies to going in either direction, too.
Gary Haupt
Right on the money.
Not difficult to cross the border.
Drive up slowly, windows down, engine off , sun glasses off, radio off, cell phones down. Passport or documents readily available. Direct eye contact with the Officer. DO NOT reach for anything unless you are told to do so. Do not pass anything to the Officer until told to do so. Do not try to make jokes or be funny. LISTEN to the question and answer truthfully and with the least amount of explanation possible to get the answer completed. Declare the items you have. If you are not sure about an answer, tell the Officer that or tell the Officer you do not understand the question IF that is the case. The Officer will tell you what item is admissible or not. Declare any firearms. Declare any prescription medicine if asked and have it in the prescribed bottles. Declare currency or any negotiable instruments valued over $10,000. Do not answer questions asked to 'other' occupants of the vehicle. Leave the 'ATTITUDE' at home.
One mistake most folks make is that it is their GIVEN right to be allowed entry into this country. NOT true. The Officer may refuse you admission into their country for many reasons. The Officer has much discretion, so following the above suggestions should make your crossing easier and less stressful.
Honesty, sincerely, and brief accurate information is your friend. The Officer is attempting to pick out the 1% of the inadmissible patrons out of the 99% of admissible travelers.
Are you in the 1% bracket? If not, have a nice day and enjoy your visit to this country.
Lakeside
