How Do You Protect Yourself From Unknowingly Smuggling Drugs?
Occasionally tourists unknowingly smuggle drugs that have been planted on them across the border. If they are arrested, they face the possibility of heavy fines and jail time. When you travel abroad, take these steps to avoid having this happen to you. Never leave your bags unattended in the airport. Unaccompanied bags are prime targets for smugglers looking for a place to stash their cargo. Examine your belongings. Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with the contents of your baggage. Check inside all the pockets in your clothes. Smugglers often break into hotel rooms or have operatives on staff that will place drugs in your bag while you are out of your room. Avoid inviting strangers to your room. You never know who someone really is, especially in a foreign country. Refrain from drinking with strangers while abroad. If you imbibe too much, it is easier for a smuggler to plant drugs on you without your knowledge. Place locks on your luggage and keep the key on you at all times. The
