Hi,

I just got a new luggage for a upcoming trip. This luggage has number of exterior pockets that can't be locked. I'm wondering if I should be worried about this. I do not plan to put anything in these pockets when I'm checking in the luggage, but I worry whether the baggage (or other ramp) folks might take advantage to "smuggle" contrabands without my knowledge. My worst fear is claiming my luggage to find its exterior pockets containing some contraband and thus get me in trouble (I mean, who will believe me that I didn't put those in?).

Maybe I'm worrying too much about this though, but would be nice to know how likely or unlikely this might happen? FYI, I'll be traveling through a few American airports as well as some of the major Australian airports and a couple of New Zealand airports, in addition to HKG and LHR.

Thanks!