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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    You better knock on wood now.

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    On five British charter flights I have never yet seen anyone stopped. Either they (correctly) assume that all Brits are totally honest or they (almost correctly) think that our little island is as poor as theirs and there is nothing we could bring in.

    I usually talk to some family with kids going through and the officials think I am the grandfather. This last trip I had to pass through with the Thunderstars who are as suspicious looking as anyone could be. They have "criminal perverts" written all over them, but we still made it through without trouble although Thunderstar's suitcase was bulging with vibrators, handcuffs, whips and other holiday necessities.

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    Leaving out of New York is getting a bottle or two of liquor in carryon a problem - either leaving states - or once in DR (import tax)?

    In DR I figure I'll just do the "walk right by - like you know where you're going" thing.

    Don't trust AA to handle my bags (at least from what I've read) - but wanna take my own bar setup - I get a deal on liquor thru buddy.

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    You can only bring liquor from DUTY FREE onboard. You can bring the mini bottles in a ziplock, otherwise it will be confiscated by TSA at security in JFK. Vodka is very inexpensive in DR as is good Ron.

    Quote Originally Posted by carolinajack View Post
    Leaving out of New York is getting a bottle or two of liquor in carryon a problem - either leaving states - or once in DR (import tax)?
    Let's get the job done!

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    last week i was asked 3 times for a tip by the customs agent in POP once i picked up my luggage.....i acted like i didn't understand what he was asking and kept it moving....

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    Quote Originally Posted by nyc View Post
    last week i was asked 3 times for a tip by the customs agent in POP once i picked up my luggage.....i acted like i didn't understand what he was asking and kept it moving....

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    I get searched LEAVING SDQ everytime.......it's the 10 bags of coffee in my backpack. I load it on top, have the receipt with it too. The FYI: They use coffee to move coke...

    I tip everyone EXCEPT Customs!

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    Just walk right by them without making eye contact. If they stop you so be it.

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    there are times when i walk right through...no harm no foul, and there are times when they search me and my bags like im a major drug runner out of the DR????? once there done i just say thanks and keep walking... i have nothing to be afraid of so they can search whatever they want quite frankly.

    i wouldn't suggest paying any currency to any official at the airport! even if they asked for it. i would just go through what ever search procedure they wanted to conduct...if one of the officials wants to be an asshole they can try and charge you with "bribeing an agent" or something and who needs that headache!

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    Re: DR Customs @ POP International

    Quote Originally Posted by Hempstead View Post
    there are times when i walk right through...no harm no foul, and there are times when they search me and my bags like im a major drug runner out of the DR????? once there done i just say thanks and keep walking... i have nothing to be afraid of so they can search whatever they want quite frankly.

    i wouldn't suggest paying any currency to any official at the airport! even if they asked for it. i would just go through what ever search procedure they wanted to conduct...if one of the officials wants to be an asshole they can try and charge you with "bribeing an agent" or something and who needs that headache!
    Good post. Of course, one sometimes needs to remind them only to open one bag at a time, with you being witness to the procedure. Else you might find stuff missing.

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