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Originally Posted by mangomuffins  Can anyone point to a specific instance where a boat was confiscated because of a positive drug swab where drugs where not subsequently found aboard?  mm |
Unless I am mistaken, amytom works directly in this area. Perhaps he or she can tell us what happens when one of these swabs comes up positive.
(When I was in, any swab who came up positive was sent to - never mind. This is supposed to be a serious discussion.)
I cannot stress enough my agreement that proper attitude and respect are vital for both sides in these situations. That said, however, boardings must be conducted according to law, which poses the two questions I think we ought to be discussing:
1. Are the laws such that your civil rights are being overridden?; and
2. Regardless of your opinion on #1, do you have any recourse when the behavior of the boarding officers is inappropriate, however you choose to define that? Is there someone to whom you can report the incident who can and will investigate and take action, if justified?
My answers are: 1. Yes; and 2. Theoretically yes, practically no. If the LEO is Barney Fife in a bass boat, maybe you can call Andy and get it straightened out. If it is "homeland security", whoever that may be, you won't even know whom to call.
I know some are happy with the current situation and some are not. I am not, but, frankly, I have no idea what to do about it.