Thursday, July 19, 2012

Kinder crime: Why a traveler was busted because of a chocolate egg

by Hoishan Chan

A couple has been detained crossing into the United States from Canada after trying to enter with ... candies of non-nutritive quality. 

The six Kinder Surprise eggs Chris Sweeney and Brandon Loo allegedly attempted to smuggle into the country are contraband in the United States because the small toys they contain within their sweet, sweet shells could constitute a choking hazard. 

After two hours in detention -- "Where did you purchase the excessively sweet chocolate, sir? Is there any other candy on your person I should be aware of?" -- the pair were allowed to go on their way. 

No doubt this troublesome duo are busy planning their next hit -- a handbag full of chewing gum into Singapore. 

So just as a warning to them, and other travelers, here are a few other banned items to be aware of. 

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Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/Y7OvLehy-HI/10-things-not-bring-your-holiday-396838

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