spincast Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 You're right MB2 - did some digging - they can access anything, anytime.. this article must have been where I was reading it - this guy tried and failed http://www.cbc.ca/news/alain-philippon-phone-password-case-powers-of-border-agents-and-police-differ-1.2983841 and yeah - as for US Customs -. Nice enough folks when you're working with them, but not a great sense of humour, I must say
captpierre Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 A post like this ( which happens all the time in social media after a run in with authorities ) is very effective at scaring everyone into compliance. Like the float plane that drops down for a visit to look for a fishing licence in the Algonquin back country
BucktownAngler Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 you should have a password on your phone. lesson learned
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 They have ALOT of power! With that comes some real pita guys and gals. Our border with international falls was awesome until 9/11. I used to cross freely on my bike to work with just a nod and a wave. The same folks I had grown to know over the years drew guns on me after 9/11 for the exact same thing they had given me permission to do! I was detained all day. Although i an an american citizen and its my RIGHT to pass the boarder. They had cops escort me to the I falls courthouse to obtain my birth certificate records(i never used to carry it) After proving my citizenship to guys that already knew I was american, they continued to detain me. After 12 or so hours I was denied access(illegally) to enter my own country. After filling out many forms, I was sent to canadian customs with the police waiting. More forms, and questions. I knew these guys well and they were shocked. But the paperwork had to be done so I did it. I have not crossed the border since. It left me with a very bad taste in my mouth so to speak.
misfish Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Makes one think,,,,,,,,,,,, ARE THEY REALLY OUR FRIENDS
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Makes one think,,,,,,,,,,,, ARE THEY REALLY OUR FRIENDS Who? Edited December 16, 2015 by manitoubass2
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 The boarder who is, WHO. Says the owl lol Nah they have sworn a strong oath to protect countries leaders at almost any cost. I will say i find canadian customs 10 fold easier to deal with then the US counterparts. But i havent crossed for almost 15 years so i zero idea if its improved or gotten worse???
fishing n autograph Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Customs can do almost anything they wish Yes they can
porkpie Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) you should have a password on your phone. lesson learned It don't matter if you put a password on it or not, if you want to cross they will access your phone if they want to. Edited December 16, 2015 by porkpie
irishfield Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 I think there are still parts of Ron's 1976 Monty Carlo at the border, from when we use to go to Buffalo for "at par" beers back in 1981! Just part of the game and I certainly hope that my "fruit of the looms" are hopefully long buried into land fill !
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Yes they can See? Lol Lesson, dont f with customs
mike rousseau Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Posted December 16, 2015 I wouldn't have bothered declaring $56 in lures. 99/100 times they don't hassle you for under $100... My his is the first weird experience I've had and I cross around 20 times a year...
mike rousseau Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Posted December 16, 2015 In the end nothing happened and it was just a mix up with some false information... My biggest concern is that I'll be "flagged" and harassed every time I come through Canadian customs because of this performance where in the end I did nothing wrong... I guess I'll find out next trip over
fishindevil Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Because you were flagged for secondary info and including a search you will be flagged forever now as well as possibly your dad too !!! But you will be for sure 100%
Yellow Fever Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 You were surprised they didn't apologize? That was the funniest part right there.
lookinforwalleye Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 I am guessing there is probably a bit of illegal stuff being smuggled...weapons...drugs etc....just doing their job....
Dara Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Seems where ever I cross I get "Welcome home EH!!" And I'm gone. Actually lots of times going to the US the customs officers like to chat a bit as well..one asked where we were heading and them proceeded to offer advice on the best restaraunts in the area...
dave524 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 See? Lol Lesson, dont f with customs Haven't been over in years but I think they got sidearms a few years ago.
Headhunter Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 It was a number of years ago that a buddy of mine was getting married. His best man planned a trip to Niagara Falls New York for the 30 odd guys attending the stag. We were all there when the "groom" arrived at the bar with the best man. It took about ten of us to hold him down, so the best man could attach the bowling ball and chain to his leg. We then boarded a chartered bus, that was to take us to the falls that evening. There were a number of consumables on the bus, cases of beer stacked in the aisle. Needless to say, by the time we arrived at the border, most if not all of us would have no problem admitting that we were likely over served by that point. The best man told us to behave as he was going to exit the bus to talk to the U.S. border agents. After a few minutes, four border agents got on the bus, asking to see the ball and chain. Laughs were exchanged and they sent us on our way. I know things have changed since that time, but I thought it was a funny story to pass along. HH
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Actually lots of times going to the US the customs officers like to chat a bit as well..one asked where we were heading and them proceeded to offer advice on the best restaraunts in the area... When Mike & I went to Michigan last week the US border guy was a real chatterbox!!! When we told him where we were going he said that he goes there to fish often. We were there close to 5 minutes blabbing about fishing while there was a long lineup at the border.
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Haven't been over in years but I think they got sidearms a few years ago. Theyve had side arms for along time
manitoubass2 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Guess it depends on the border too The international falls border is rediculous. Google image it from above its a big american flag, even has one of those big xray type machines Looks more like a small army base than customs Edited December 16, 2015 by manitoubass2
dave524 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Theyve had side arms for along time I googled it, Canadian Border officers have had sidearms since 2007, not a long time from an older guy's perspective
BillM Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 Anyone get the crazy guy handing out change at Fort Erie? That guy kills me, lol!
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