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In reply to the discussion: Items prohibited by the TSA [View all]

uppityperson

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1. I often get the TSA note but have never had anything removed from my checked bag. In my
Sun Dec 8, 2013, 02:54 AM
Dec 2013

carryon I make sure to have each medicine in its own properly labeled med bottle, or at least each different looking pill in its own bottle. I have experienced much more trouble coming into the US customs than other countries. Not sure why tSA would take emergenCs though, seems odd since they are in their own little packettes.

That note is the same when they open and inspect a bag, as they do for me. I put all my wires in a plastic bag on top or in a pocket so they can find it easily, look and not worry about losing pieces or plugs.

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Items prohibited by the TSA [View all] Fridays Child Dec 2013 OP
I often get the TSA note but have never had anything removed from my checked bag. In my uppityperson Dec 2013 #1
Good advice. Fridays Child Dec 2013 #2
Just a thought intaglio Dec 2013 #3
I'll check. Fridays Child Dec 2013 #4
And make sure you declare it Retrograde Dec 2013 #5
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