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Originally Posted by heavymind
Beware the Canadian Fruit Gestapo! I crossed the border a few years ago with a snack bag that had a couple apples in it. When I was asked if I had any fruit I said yes, and the border agents went on a rampage, completely emptying my car, searching through all bags, separating my friend and I, and detaining us for almost two hours while our IDs were checked and thoroughly questioned. The border station looked severely overstaffed with heavily armed guards who looked like they were ready for battle, mostly milling around with nothing to do until I came by. I was sternly warned to never bring any fruits with seeds, or seeds of any kind, into Canada.
It sounds funny, but honestly I don't think I ever want to go back. I'm probably on their "fruit smuggler" list and will be detained every time I try to enter.
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An RV couple did a video on that. The boarder control let them stand there and eat the oranges while they filmed. The guy is funny, great voice and can pretty much win anyone over. It was too funny.
Fruit is a big no no but I am surprised that since you admitted it they didn't just confiscate it. Returning this year the guy ahead of us had wood and fish. Fish is ok but it has to be frozen I think, not sure. Going across I had a box and a half of wine which was pretty much more than your supposed to have without paying a tax but we just told them what we had and I don't know if the guy understood the size of the box but he just said ok. It is hit or miss with these guys.
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