Originally Posted by
pmocek
Setting aside the fact that TSA are checking everyone who crosses their checkpoints, not just those people bound for destinations outside the U.S., how would TSA's luggage inspectors even find that someone had more than $10,000? Notice two $10,000 bills in a bag? See some cash and dig through it looking for dangerous items, counting the cash as they dig?
They say that they're not looking for things like illegal drugs and large amounts of currency, but it's clear that they are taking the opportunity to search for whatever they want. Our government is searching all the honest people just to find the few criminals. It's disgusting.
I happen to travel to the USA with more than $10,000 on some occasions. I always fill out the correct form.(no big deal.) If I happen to encounter a check by CBP in the USA they will have a record of the transaction in Their computer. CBP does not give a receipt of the form at the source. If now TSA stops me with my money how long will they detain me before I can continue on my travels?
Does TSA have access to CBP computer files?