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Last Answer on November 08, 2016

I am wondering if something illegal such as a butterfly knife was shipped across the Canadian border and was stopped at customs do they come to the person it was being shipped to? Or is it just destroyed? and if they do come what are the charges?

Asked by N.BBoy almost 11 years ago

No idea. That's a customs question, not my line of work. Sorry.

I don't know if you know them but do you know if the Shadow Wolves in Tucson,AZ have to know Spanish and do they have to go though a academy like other agents.

Asked by Mr.305 over 11 years ago

The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure. If they're the volunteer assistant police to the TO's, then I have no idea. I never saw them working.

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Would they deny you entry into the states at a US/Canadian border if you where once caught in the company of someone carrying drugs? If so, is there a way to prevent this?

Asked by AH about 11 years ago

No, but the vehicle used will be entered in the system, and you'll be spending a while answering questions if you show up in that vehicle. If you were not particularly detained/apprehended it should not be a problem. Stop hangin' out with criminals.

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My wife and I was on a train tour of Skagway, AK. The tour took us through Canada. When we reached US soil we were boarded by a US border patrol officer. He said it was a felony to audio or video him.. Is that true? If so under what law?

Asked by raxhunter@gmail.com over 11 years ago

This depends on where you are, and what is occurring. Many states and locations have laws preventing people from filming or recording people who are working without their consent. I do not believe it is a felony. However you could not go into a McDonalds and film people against their consent or you'd be asked to leave as its private property. We were often filmed or photographed...I was even cursed by an Indian witch doctor (yep!). Normally it's not illegal. There are certain security precautions though around port-of-entries (legal entry points into the US) where filming and audio recordings are illegal because you could be a terrorist/criminal attempting to analyze security features etc. Just depends where you are.

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what happens if a u.s citizen croses the border with illegal mexicans

Asked by alex almost 11 years ago

They go to jail for smuggling illegal immigrants.

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If I know of someone who crossed and lied about there reason, what can I do?

Asked by Dalton about 11 years ago

You can report people to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) but you'd have to provide a lot of information regarding proof that they are here illegally. Also, if a person crosses the border illegally their "reason" doesn't matter. It is still a crime.

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I have applied for the CBP does it affect me if I have an illegal boyfriend even if he goes back to Mexico ? I know the standards of the agency and I am willing to put the agencies interest before my own.

Asked by Soul almost 11 years ago

Yep, illegal relationships or family members will eliminate you immediately.

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I am wondering if something illegal such as a butterfly knife was shipped across the Canadian border and was stopped at customs do they come to the person it was being shipped to? Or is it just destroyed? and if they do come what are the charges?

I don't know if you know them but do you know if the Shadow Wolves in Tucson,AZ have to know Spanish and do they have to go though a academy like other agents.

Would they deny you entry into the states at a US/Canadian border if you where once caught in the company of someone carrying drugs? If so, is there a way to prevent this?

My wife and I was on a train tour of Skagway, AK. The tour took us through Canada. When we reached US soil we were boarded by a US border patrol officer. He said it was a felony to audio or video him.. Is that true? If so under what law?

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what happens if a u.s citizen croses the border with illegal mexicans

If I know of someone who crossed and lied about there reason, what can I do?

I have applied for the CBP does it affect me if I have an illegal boyfriend even if he goes back to Mexico ? I know the standards of the agency and I am willing to put the agencies interest before my own.

Border Patrol Agent

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I am wondering if something illegal such as a butterfly knife was shipped across the Canadian border and was stopped at customs do they come to the person it was being shipped to? Or is it just destroyed? and if they do come what are the charges?

I don't know if you know them but do you know if the Shadow Wolves in Tucson,AZ have to know Spanish and do they have to go though a academy like other agents.

Would they deny you entry into the states at a US/Canadian border if you where once caught in the company of someone carrying drugs? If so, is there a way to prevent this?

My wife and I was on a train tour of Skagway, AK. The tour took us through Canada. When we reached US soil we were boarded by a US border patrol officer. He said it was a felony to audio or video him.. Is that true? If so under what law?

Also on Jobstr...

what happens if a u.s citizen croses the border with illegal mexicans

If I know of someone who crossed and lied about there reason, what can I do?

I have applied for the CBP does it affect me if I have an illegal boyfriend even if he goes back to Mexico ? I know the standards of the agency and I am willing to put the agencies interest before my own.

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