Does anyone know under what criteria a Customs Officer can conduct a cavity search? And what are the rules regarding cavity searches? I have googled but cannot find anything specific on it.
If a detention officer or police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a detained person is internally concealing a suspicious substance then the person can be internally searched if they provide written consent. If written consent is not provided then customs officials or the police can apply to a court for an order for an internal search of the person being detained.
It could be any number of reasons, like the number of times they have travelled to various countries, criminal history, acting suspicious, positive swab test result on their luggage.
So then how do they determine 'reasonable grounds'
What they look like? Their port of origin?
I guess they are trained to look for certain behaviour. Some people may appear nervous and when questioned their behaviour may become increasingly suspicious. Sniffer dogs may detect a residue, the reason for visiting may not seem genuine.....Trying to remember what else I saw on Border Security LOL
This happened to my son on his return to Aust. I cannot tell you how frikken angry I am about it. He's 25, looks 16 and has been away for 4 years. Welcome home mate.........
