Originally Posted by
Orchids
Think this happened in Customs at IAD a few years ago, where a zealous employee spotted my granddaughter's dangerous 'Madeline' backpack, ruffled through it, took out a sealed box of German candy, opened it, randomly poked a finger through a bonbon, and handed the box to my daughter, who promptly threw it in the trash. Apparently looking for drugs. If that helps. Question is not at all ridiculous.
OMG! I would not have let them touch the candy!