Pepper-sprayed at Blaine

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SarniaGrlSuper Member
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Pepper-sprayed at Blaine

Post Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:08 pm

Be careful how you deal with CBP.....

Man at border asks for manners, gets pepper spray

The Associated Press
A Canadian says he got a face full of pepper spray after repeatedly asking a U.S. border inspector in Blaine, Wash., to say please. Desiderio Fortunato says he thought the inspector who told him to turn off his engine Monday was rude and asked him to say please.

The 54-year-old British Columbia resident told The Bellingham Herald that the inspector repeatedly ordered him to turn the car off and then said he would spray him if he didn't.

Fortunato says he was stunned and blinded by the pepper spray and was pulled out of the car and handcuffed. He was detained about 3 hours.

Customs and Border Protection spokesman Mike Milne (MILL'-en) in Seattle says it was a lawful order that travelers must obey. He says the use of force is under review.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com

http://www.kentucky.com/523/story/715812.html
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cbluezNew Member
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Re: Pepper-sprayed at Blaine

Post Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:01 pm

Well duh...he deserves it..Hopefully he was subjected to a full cavity search as well, and will either stay in Canada or think twice about being a total jerk the next time.

You don't get belligerent and refuse direct orders from the Border Agents without repercussions. Turning off the engine is standard procedure. There's even signs that tell you to do so.
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Reba

Re: Pepper-sprayed at Blaine

Post Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:07 pm

sorry, can't fee sorry for the guy really. Steve's right. If they tell you to turn the car off and cluck like a chicken, you turn the car off and cluck like a chicken.
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StevenCanuckAbroad VIP
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Re: Pepper-sprayed at Blaine

Post Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:51 pm

Steve who? :lol:
Steve.
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