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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 8:10 am
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Metamucil

Originally Posted by mrscherry2000
I've read a lot of threads about the love notes we receive when our luggage is searched. Some of you seem to never get yours searched, others, all the time. I've noticed for myself, my curling iron always seems to cause my luggage to be searched. I need to try to remember to roll the cord around it.

What tips do you have to avoid luggage being opened and pilfered by TSA? What types of items trigger a hand search?
Metamucil in the original plastic canister frequently would trigger a hand search because it looks like liquid on the X-ray. I now put what I need in a zip lock plastic bag. So far, that hasn't caused any hand searches.
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