Originally Posted by
Dianne47
Just be careful about handwashing in the ABQ restrooms. When you use their soap, your hands will test positive for explosives. This happened to me last year and I was taken to the private room, all my stuff was pawed through, and they kept testing my hands over and over until I told them I had just washed my hands in the airport. The 2 TSOs gave each other a "look" (as in - this happens all the time) and sent me on my way.
What is the point of repeatedly testing your hands? That test is suppose to clue them in that you may have explosives and that's it. Do they think your hands are actually the explosives?