Originally posted by jd140

Originally posted by Merigold
reply to post by jd140

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What you and several posters don't yet understand is that a criminal has rights too.

You do not give up your citizenship by committing a crime. The constitution is not void if you chose to commit a crime.

In our society the biggest danger is the persausiveness of the following two sentences.

If you have done nothing wrong you have nothing to worry about.

It's for your own good and/or safety.

Thanks to the OP for confirming yet again what a dismal place America is fast becoming. I might add with the full consent and support of most Americans.

They did nothing that was illegal. The OP was the one who broke the law, detained,searched, ticketed and released.

Then he comes on ATS claiming that he was arrested, which he wasn't and that makes wonder what other tidbits he embellished.

He was treated the same way all criminals are treated. Then like a typical criminal he comes here and whines about how he was treated unfairly even though he was wrong.

Yuma, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agents conducting traffic inspection duties at a checkpoint about 15 miles east of Yuma on Interstate 8 seized narcotics in separate incidents Tuesday.

The first incident occurred about 1:30 p.m. when a man and woman, both U.S. citizens, entered the checkpoint. During routine questioning agents became suspicious and referred the vehicle for further inspection. Consent to search the vehicle was granted and a Border Patrol K-9 team conducted a non-intrusive search. During the search, the canine alerted agents to the possible presence of narcotics. A detailed search of the vehicle and occupants revealed a minimal amount of marijuana and methamphetamine, as well as narcotics paraphernalia.

A records check of the individuals revealed the woman has six prior drug offenses including a 2005 felony conviction for which she served 180 days in jail and is currently on probation. Yuma County Task Force officials responded took both individuals into custody before citing the man and releasing him with the vehicle.

The second incident also occurred at the checkpoint about 1:30 p.m. when a U.S. man driving a rental vehicle was caught with more than 650 doses of controlled prescription medication. During routine questioning, agents became suspicious and requested consent to search the man’s vehicle. During the inspection, a K-9 alerted agents to the possible presence of narcotics on the driver. A search of the man revealed plastic bags containing 660 pills taped to his leg beneath his clothing.

The pills are identified as Soma, a muscle relaxer; Benzodiazepine, a sleeping medication which has several uses including treating anxiety and preventing seizures; and Aldrazolam, also known as Xanax, which is also used to treat anxiety.

A records check of the man revealed a prior conviction for marijuana possession. The driver and the contraband were turned over to the Yuma County Task Force for further action and the vehicle was returned to the rental company.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control, and protection of our Nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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