First new security filter operational at AMS
Jan 16, 2017, 4:49 pm
#377
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Next time I'll keep my mouth shut
For what it's worth arjen05, it is indeed an explosives residue test, not a drug test of any sort. They'd return positive a bit too often at AMS I am guessing...
Jan 17, 2017, 1:59 pm
#378
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Why would they even bother with a drugs test at airport security screening? 
So you believed they were testing for drugs, and you were OK with it? People really will accept anything these days...
BTW, it's not only at AMS that they do these swabs. At BCN it's standard whenever you get the "random" beep at the metal detector.
So you believed they were testing for drugs, and you were OK with it? People really will accept anything these days...
BTW, it's not only at AMS that they do these swabs. At BCN it's standard whenever you get the "random" beep at the metal detector.
Jan 18, 2017, 8:55 am
#379
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I just thought it was a drugs scan - never thought about explosives. Would you suggest that if security check recognises a package of cocaine in your suitcase at their scanner, they'll wish you a pleasant flight and let you fly?
Jan 18, 2017, 9:00 am
#380
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strictly speaking cocaine is not a concern for airport security, it is for customs and/or the police.
Jan 18, 2017, 9:05 am
#381
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I'm just back from a long trip through various different airports in the US and Europe.
The only one where my carry-on was problematic was Schiphol. Two trays were taken for secondary, for reasons that were not clear.
Every where else, the same assortment of carry-on (I had a lot) was not a problem...
It is true that AMS has gone a bit mental with security screening
The only one where my carry-on was problematic was Schiphol. Two trays were taken for secondary, for reasons that were not clear.
Every where else, the same assortment of carry-on (I had a lot) was not a problem...
It is true that AMS has gone a bit mental with security screening
Jan 18, 2017, 9:25 am
#382
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Jan 18, 2017, 9:39 am
#383
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If you have contraband, whether it be drugs, alcohol (in some countries) monetary instruments, plants, seeds, etc. -- the customs authority in the receiving county concerns itself about this. Of course, if you flaunt illegal substances at airport security, they're likely to get the police. Let's say you show up with two bricks of cocaine and a live endangered parrot, yes, sure, they'll get you arrested.
Outside of that, it's just not what they are there to check for.
Jan 23, 2017, 2:04 am
#384
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Privium News Flash
"The border passage at Departures 2 will be under construction until mid April. The Privium gate on the right side remains open but the entrance might be crowded. Please take this into account when preparing your trip."
Johan
Johan
Jan 30, 2017, 3:58 pm
#385
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Oh boy, you just gotta love 'm.
A few weeks ago I went through Terminal 1 priority security with an ice cream maker (don't ask) in a backpack. Needless to see, the bag was sent to secondary, where it was x-rayed a second time. The machine was removed from the bag, all the bits and pieces inspected, and I was then asked to take apart the motor assembly. I could not and would not, so a supervisor was called. After swiping for explosives, and after some hesitation, I was allowed to keep the machine. Fortunately I had planned ahead and allowed an extra 15 minutes.
I'm obviously not capable of learning from experiece, so this afternoon I took an identical ice cream maker (again, don't ask) through Terminal 1 security, in the very same backpack. This time it sailed right through, without even going to secondary. Go figure!
Schiphol security gets full marks for logic and consistency, that's for sure.
Johan
A few weeks ago I went through Terminal 1 priority security with an ice cream maker (don't ask) in a backpack. Needless to see, the bag was sent to secondary, where it was x-rayed a second time. The machine was removed from the bag, all the bits and pieces inspected, and I was then asked to take apart the motor assembly. I could not and would not, so a supervisor was called. After swiping for explosives, and after some hesitation, I was allowed to keep the machine. Fortunately I had planned ahead and allowed an extra 15 minutes.
I'm obviously not capable of learning from experiece, so this afternoon I took an identical ice cream maker (again, don't ask) through Terminal 1 security, in the very same backpack. This time it sailed right through, without even going to secondary. Go figure!
Schiphol security gets full marks for logic and consistency, that's for sure.
Johan
Jan 30, 2017, 4:00 pm
#386
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You must have been in a particularly masochistic mood to bring an ice cream making machine through Schiphol's security, Johan.
Jan 30, 2017, 4:40 pm
#387
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Oh boy, you just gotta love 'm.
A few weeks ago I went through Terminal 1 priority security with an ice cream maker (don't ask) in a backpack. Needless to see, the bag was sent to secondary, where it was x-rayed a second time. The machine was removed from the bag, all the bits and pieces inspected, and I was then asked to take apart the motor assembly. I could not and would not, so a supervisor was called. After swiping for explosives, and after some hesitation, I was allowed to keep the machine. Fortunately I had planned ahead and allowed an extra 15 minutes.
I'm obviously not capable of learning from experiece, so this afternoon I took an identical ice cream maker (again, don't ask) through Terminal 1 security, in the very same backpack. This time it sailed right through, without even going to secondary. Go figure!
Schiphol security gets full marks for logic and consistency, that's for sure.
Johan
A few weeks ago I went through Terminal 1 priority security with an ice cream maker (don't ask) in a backpack. Needless to see, the bag was sent to secondary, where it was x-rayed a second time. The machine was removed from the bag, all the bits and pieces inspected, and I was then asked to take apart the motor assembly. I could not and would not, so a supervisor was called. After swiping for explosives, and after some hesitation, I was allowed to keep the machine. Fortunately I had planned ahead and allowed an extra 15 minutes.
I'm obviously not capable of learning from experiece, so this afternoon I took an identical ice cream maker (again, don't ask) through Terminal 1 security, in the very same backpack. This time it sailed right through, without even going to secondary. Go figure!
Schiphol security gets full marks for logic and consistency, that's for sure.
Johan
Jan 31, 2017, 7:03 am
#388
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Oh boy, you just gotta love 'm.
A few weeks ago I went through Terminal 1 priority security with an ice cream maker (don't ask) in a backpack. Needless to see, the bag was sent to secondary, where it was x-rayed a second time. The machine was removed from the bag, all the bits and pieces inspected, and I was then asked to take apart the motor assembly. I could not and would not, so a supervisor was called. After swiping for explosives, and after some hesitation, I was allowed to keep the machine. Fortunately I had planned ahead and allowed an extra 15 minutes.
I'm obviously not capable of learning from experiece, so this afternoon I took an identical ice cream maker (again, don't ask) through Terminal 1 security, in the very same backpack. This time it sailed right through, without even going to secondary. Go figure!
Schiphol security gets full marks for logic and consistency, that's for sure.
Johan
A few weeks ago I went through Terminal 1 priority security with an ice cream maker (don't ask) in a backpack. Needless to see, the bag was sent to secondary, where it was x-rayed a second time. The machine was removed from the bag, all the bits and pieces inspected, and I was then asked to take apart the motor assembly. I could not and would not, so a supervisor was called. After swiping for explosives, and after some hesitation, I was allowed to keep the machine. Fortunately I had planned ahead and allowed an extra 15 minutes.
I'm obviously not capable of learning from experiece, so this afternoon I took an identical ice cream maker (again, don't ask) through Terminal 1 security, in the very same backpack. This time it sailed right through, without even going to secondary. Go figure!
Schiphol security gets full marks for logic and consistency, that's for sure.
Johan
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Jan 31, 2017, 7:09 am
#389
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CPT,AMS
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I'm having this inconsistency all the time, I carry the same back pack with the same items, packed in the exact same way, it sails through all other airports with no issues, and in Schiphol it goes from sailing right though (happened once, I was shocked!) to where they take apart everything, checking my electric toothbrush, spare battery pack, sun glasses, etc. etc.