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Old Nov 26, 2023 | 7:31 pm
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Originally Posted by abaheti

asides: Also noticed that at customs there wasn't any human screen that we noticed. Used to walk past a desk staffed or have a GE lane maybe, but wondering if now it is handled differently -- people using mobile apps, GE, etc? Long line at interview on arrival GE around noon Saturday.
I believe they use sniffer dogs and detectors before loading checked luggage on conveyor, and then again in the baggage claim area (where they can also get the Parma ham you carried on) - that was my experience at IAD today (and for several years)

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