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The items are all legal to fly with — but they trigger manual bag searches for specific, predictable reasons. Here's what the officers actually look for.
Most travelers assume the…
From beach sand to specific foods to cultural artifacts — these souvenirs can land you with fines, seized luggage, or worse. Here's what customs officers are actually looking for.
Most…