People who are in charge of enforcing rules which they are not really
familiar with can make other people jump through hoops just because...
Allen Aigen  NYC
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On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:42:37 +1000 Bob Abela <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> A friend recently returned from the Philippines. Before departure,
> one of
> the screeners recognized shells in his carry-on as it went through
> the x-ray
> machine. He had personally collected these, just some common shells,
> nothing
> with restrictions. So he was baffled when they asked him for proper
> documents? They eventually allowed him to take the shells but
> informed him
> next time he would need the appropriate paperwork.
>
> He was baffled...so am I. So, are permits now required? What's
> changed?
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
>
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