I have just come back from Orlando, and with Canada Customs declaration card in hand was waiting for my bags.... I looked down at my card and noticed the agent had written "R11" . I did not get stopped at the secondary inspection. I have always wondered what the "secret code" that was scrawled on my card during previous trips... anyone have any ideas?
Canada Customs Question...
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Never wonderedgdog said:I have just come back from Orlando, and with Canada Customs declaration card in hand was waiting for my bags.... I looked down at my card and noticed the agent had written "R11" . I did not get stopped at the secondary inspection. I have always wondered what the "secret code" that was scrawled on my card during previous trips... anyone have any ideas?
But if you object you can say "What you discount me as being a smugler?"
BTW I was doing some work at the Buffalo airport a few days ago.........took me 20 minutes to get thru the metal dector.
gdog said:I have just come back from Orlando, and with Canada Customs declaration card in hand was waiting for my bags.... I looked down at my card and noticed the agent had written "R11" . I did not get stopped at the secondary inspection. I have always wondered what the "secret code" that was scrawled on my card during previous trips... anyone have any ideas?
Changes every day. Unless they flag you it is just to show who looked at you.
R=Resident
V=Visitor.....Look at the top of the form, there are two boxes they could check, but usually write with marker.
The number is either Random, or there position in the line
Look out for FS ( NOT full service, but Field Search)
V=Visitor.....Look at the top of the form, there are two boxes they could check, but usually write with marker.
The number is either Random, or there position in the line
Look out for FS ( NOT full service, but Field Search)
gdog said:I have just come back from Orlando, and with Canada Customs declaration card in hand was waiting for my bags.... I looked down at my card and noticed the agent had written "R11" . I did not get stopped at the secondary inspection. I have always wondered what the "secret code" that was scrawled on my card during previous trips... anyone have any ideas?
What does it matter? It is not like it could possible make any difference even if you knew you would be searched.
I believe the "code" also states the number of people traveling with you.
I just came back from Orlando last week and a porter said they change it hourly.LordLoki said:Changes every day.
I admit to being dated. Hourly would be likely now days.shack said:I just came back from Orlando last week and a porter said they change it hourly.
Papi Chulo said:What does it matter? It is not like it could possible make any difference even if you knew you would be searched.
I believe the "code" also states the number of people traveling with you.
does to smugglers. They just leave the bag in carousel area,
Codes
Sometimes, we would use the code "LLPOF" (liar liar pants on fire) or some other ridiculous code to show we wanted a search...Usually on midnights or when it's slow to make the other officers laugh...but that wasn't usually cool with the supervisors in case that card ended up as evidence in a drug bust or something. Explaining that in court would not look good
There was also a code for checking out hot babes or German tourists without bras. Can't remember what it was...too long ago.
The first digit means something and sometimes the second number would mean a sub category. All other numbers were random. Most would use the number R11 or V11 if nothing is required. Something like R33 could mean a secondary search, V44 could mean an immigraton referal, R51 or V51 could mean documentation request, R61 could be a commercial shipment, etc.Diode said:R=Resident
V=Visitor.....Look at the top of the form, there are two boxes they could check, but usually write with marker.
The number is either Random, or there position in the line
Look out for FS ( NOT full service, but Field Search)
Sometimes, we would use the code "LLPOF" (liar liar pants on fire) or some other ridiculous code to show we wanted a search...Usually on midnights or when it's slow to make the other officers laugh...but that wasn't usually cool with the supervisors in case that card ended up as evidence in a drug bust or something. Explaining that in court would not look good
There was also a code for checking out hot babes or German tourists without bras. Can't remember what it was...too long ago.
OFTB= One for the Boys....I heard that before!pico said:The first digit means something and sometimes the second number would mean a sub category. All other numbers were random. Most would use the number R11 or V11 if nothing is required. Something like R33 could mean a secondary search, V44 could mean an immigraton referal, R51 or V51 could mean documentation request, R61 could be a commercial shipment, etc.
Sometimes, we would use the code "LLPOF" (liar liar pants on fire) or some other ridiculous code to show we wanted a search...Usually on midnights or when it's slow to make the other officers laugh...but that wasn't usually cool with the supervisors in case that card ended up as evidence in a drug bust or something. Explaining that in court would not look good
There was also a code for checking out hot babes or German tourists without bras. Can't remember what it was...too long ago.
