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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 9:31 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by HKG_Flyer1:
Upon deplaning and entering the rather narrow jetbridge, I was startled to notice ten uniformed and serious-looking Customs Service officers, packing heat as is standard practice, five stationed on each side of the jetbridge facing towards the opposite wall.</font>
I have encountered this multiple times when
boarding flights TO South America (mainly Lima and Santiago), but never had it happen
upon deplaning in the U.S. FROM a South American flight. Since they already have the opportunity to nab anybody they want during passport control or customs, I really don't see the point of sending the S.W.A.T. team to greet the plane like that.


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