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fastbreak

TSA Agent basically finger fucked my stash of Kratom, and upon realizing it's not a liquid put it back.

I was a little worried about flying internationally with Kratom, even though it is a legal substance in both countries. I have anxiety problems so my heart was beating out of my chest when I was selected for "additional screening" the TSA agent literally took every single item out of my carry on and found my kratom stash. 5x 50g bags of kratom, with a digital scale, kratom tea spoon, and small jar. He just messed around with the bags and asked if it was a liquid. I said no and he asked me if needed help putting everything back in my carry on. Nothing crazy, just wanted to help reassure anyone else that may be worried. Love you Guys/Girls!

Posted May 31, 2018, 12:56 PM UTC · edited

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dras333•

I traveled once with protein powder for some stupid reason and I didn't want to carry the container, so I put it into pre-measured zip locks, and it happened to be vanilla. My wife about killed me when I was called for the extra screening after they x-rayed my bag and they pulled out 7 ziplocks filled with white powder.

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fastbreakOP•

That’s hilarious!

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nbmtx•

if you plan ahead for the extra time it might take up, it's an amusing idea

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SKallday•

Hahaha did he smell his finger when he was done?

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fastbreakOP•

I am big into herbal stuff and various supplements, I traveled with valerian, ashwaganda, kratom, phenibut, l-theanine, and all my vitamins and prescribed meds. He went through everything and it was embarrassing but even I realize it looks odd to the normal person.

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ManicMyFriend•

Hahaha!!

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MikeyCinLB•

They only care about things that down planes. TSA isn't about drugs afaik

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fastbreakOP•

Yeah I know, they publically state they are not looking for drugs. I was just nervous the TSA agent might THINK it was drugs and hassle me.

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rudeboyrrastamy•

They state that they will report illegal drugs if found to the police, but I don’t know where that line starts or ends. Maybe something really obvious like some dank smelling weed or something? I don’t know. I guess it wouldn’t make a difference because you’re going through customs anyways.

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Ian_blah•

Unless the TSA is an asshole.. It depends... I've travelled with shit so many times that I don't even try to hide it anymore. At least things that don't have a strong odor

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landoncolby•

I feel like you need to look the part too. It's unfortunate, but if you are a fit individual and are seen with loads of pills and powders and such, you are generally going to be fine. I travel with kratom, a handful of different pill containers, vials, syringes, alcohol wipes, etc. And when I see the face of the TSA agent they have this look of "wtf is all this" then I walk up and ask if everything is alright, the expression on their face changes, I answer any questions, describe what the needles are for, etc. And then they send me on my way with a smile.

I've seen a guy with insulin and his respective syringes get raked over the coals and scrutinized because (I think) he was a bit scrappy looking, sunken features and covered in tattoos up passed his neck and face...like I said, it's unfortunate, but I doubt that would've happened had the gentleman been middle aged, clear skin, and slightly over weight.

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fastbreakOP•

I completely understand. I am a clean cut white 28 year old with a baby face. I generally get great treatment almost anywhere.

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landoncolby•

It's like Louis C.K. says. " I'm not saying that white people are better...I'm saying that being white is CLEARLY better."

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landoncolby•

Me too. He's getting bashed for some weird stuff, but that isn't my business. He's an amazing comedian and has made me laugh to the point of tears many times. As far as I'm concerned, that's all that matters.

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Beatnickbarney•

Those blue gloves give the kratom an extra umph.

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WitNicky•

Lmao

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dogfood666•

What countries?

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fastbreakOP•

Belgium and Greece

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fastbreakOP•

LPT: if you are smuggling heroin, put it in kratom bags

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soapF•

does kratom look anything like heroin? i figured heroin was more brown?

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fastbreakOP•

All the dope I got was grey/brown. The kratom I get is brown. Not exactly the same but close.

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ButIDontWana•

Your kratom is brown? 0.o

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fastbreakOP•

Brown with a little green ! It’s great too!

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jamesbrownscrackpipe•

If it makes you feel any better, when your kratom was harvested in Indonesia it probably was not under the most sanitary of conditions. You would be lucky if the people handling it were wearing gloves or even washed their hands regularly. Personally, this is why I've always stuck with tea, but yea.... your kratom has probably been "finger banged" by about 20 different people before it got to you.

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Angrykratomguy•

You could say the same thing about restaurants.

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i_live_in_austin_mn•

You could say the same thing about my ex wife

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Angrykratomguy•

Sounds like you got away before getting contaminated yourself, lol.

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dx6504•

You stick to tea ? So you heat it up ?

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SgtArpin•

When I fly with kratom (which is every time), I intentionally take out the kratom and put it by itself like you would with a laptop or your shoes. This saves us all the hassle of having to dig it out of my bag, test it, and put everything back in. They WILL test it, so may as well make it convenient for everyone to do so.

edit: I should stipulate that my statements only apply to my experience, which of course is not the same as everyone's. I mean they WILL test mine, which has proven true for the 20 or so times I've flown since starting to use kratom. They may or may not test yours, but I'd rather the certainty of a quick and clean security check rather than the occasional long and messy one.

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fastbreakOP•

Honestly I had to go through security four times and it was only the last time that it caused any sort of issue

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Sarahdara82•

That’s definitely not true. I’ve flown with kratom in my carry-on many times and they’ve never once tested it or even asked me about it.

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SgtArpin•

Maybe I have a shady look? I flew maybe 3 times before starting this practice, and they had me pull it out every time.

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SKallday•

I've heard people say they have their tested before but I fly once or twice a month for over 3 years now always with a ton of kratom just in ziplocks and never once have they taken it out and tested it. I'm always kind of shocked bc it must look shady having 10 ziplocks with a 100g of powder so just sitting in my laptop bag but they never even look at it once

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Benjamin-West•

In Situations like this I love playing the new age hippie who drinks weird teas and shit. Works like a charm.

Lol

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All4n758•

Was it labelled at kratom?

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fastbreakOP•

yup unopened 50g bags from Krabot.

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Synapseon•

Maybe just a suggestion... don't travel with a scale. It's easier to do a volumetric measurement. You can practice and get that teaspoon within +/- 10% and it doesn't look sketchy like a scale.

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fastbreakOP•

Yeah I know it looks weird but I like having exact measurements and it’s not illegal or anything so I just go for it

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Raknith•

Who cares? It's not illegal

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Synapseon•

True and there are many things not illegal but are considered paraphernalia and can raise a reason to detain you. Just saying why risk the hassle.

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restlessdraugr•

I've flown so many times with Kratom it's crazy, usually 250g to a Kilo at a time, and the TSA has not even asked about it once. They truly do not care about drugs.

I've had them paw through my bag and pull the 250g bags out of the way just so they could get deeper but not ask.

One time I flew without my US government issued ID. Yes, that is possible, they just make you go through a VERY intensive and VERY long search. But they were still chill

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QUT0R•

Anyone ever travel to Iceland with some?

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sexandbacon•

fly with K in checked baggage

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wave78•

Maybe he figures if he gets his fingers in enough bags and saves the gloves licks em then his job won t be so fing bad lol.

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