STOCK UP: Don't say you weren't warned! (US)

[bighunanballs]

I order from India every 1-2 months. Today is the first time I've had a package marked as "being held in Customs." Hoping it will be just be checked and released - low quantities of innocuous meds.

They've been saying that for the last month or two. But up until now stuff has slowed down to what appears to be an actual standstill from India I've got two packs about 8 days apart now. Both held in customs The first one has been there since the 7th

 

[Ghoul]

They've been saying that for the last month or two. But up until now stuff has slowed down to what appears to be an actual standstill from India I've got two packs about 8 days apart now. Both held in customs The first one has been there since the 7th

First of the new giant airport located inspection stations just went online.

CBP, DFW, dnata Cargo USA unveil nation’s first airside Centralized Examination Station

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

If this one at DFW has the capabilities they've claimed, I'd expect we'll be seeing a major increase in seized packs soon.

Able to process tens of millions of packages a year using high speed 3d (tomography) scanners that can identify materials at the molecular level, running the data through AI based modeling systems, then automatically kicking packs with contraband off the belt for processing by customs.

JFK gets theirs in January. Wondering if it's already in use.

 

[AlexDavis43]

First of the new giant airport located inspection stations just went online.

CBP, DFW, dnata Cargo USA unveil nation’s first airside Centralized Examination Station

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

If this one at DFW has the capabilities they've claimed, I'd expect we'll be seeing a major increase in seized packs soon.

Able to process tens of millions of packages a year using high speed 3d (tomography) scanners that can identify materials at the molecular level, running the data through AI based modeling systems, then automatically kicking packs with contraband off the belt for processing by customs.

JFK gets theirs in January. Wondering if it's already in use.

Looks like the "through steel" part was edited out, but still skeptical of this technology in general, particularly like as if it would be used to affect us (ordering a few vials internationally for personal use)

I'll save you the time of calling me naïve. Perhaps.

 

[DECLAN]

Which one would really stand out if seizures keep happening? Gym bros will not get their dick pills or ais resulting to limp dicks and bitch tits lol.

 

[Ghoul]

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Looks like the "through steel" part was edited out, but still skeptical of this technology in general, particularly like as if it would be used to affect us (ordering a few vials internationally for personal use)

I'll save you the time of calling me naïve. Perhaps.

Yeah I had the specs up of the gantry device that will be used to scan cargo containers, penetrates 12.6" of steel to be specific:

https://astrophysics.pl/files/hxp_freightscan_brochure.pdf

Mail will be scanned using Dual Energy Computed Tomography. Using two different X-ray energy levels, the differential can be compared to determine the atomic number of the material the beams are focused on. Tomography uses precision beam placement to generate a detailed 3d model built up of scanned high resolution "slices".

This isn't brand new tech, but processing all that data in realtime was very limited until recently, and was used to create color coded images, distinguishing between various materials, for viewing by the equipment operator. Some systems could flag a very limited number of materials, like explosives, and highlight them for the operator's attention.

Now, a known sample can be scanned to generate a package of "rich data", say, 20GB worth for something the size of a vial of trenbalone, running it through an AI based system that creates a model which allows similar items to be identified with far less processing power so the system can identify it in real time. Once contraband is detected, a "Tray return system" shifts the package off the processing line for customs personnel to deal with.

Resolution is high enough that a bag with mixed milk powder and sugar can have both substances accurately identified.

The library of models is constantly growing, of course. Because there are so many different systems employing this technology, there are proposals to standardize model formats so custom's agencies around the world can share models for use regardless of the equipment being used.

Enforcement policy may be in question, the technology is not.

 

[marsupial]

In 2025 domestic prices will probably increase significantly. I’m wondering if stuff from turkey to USA will be affected

 

[marsupial]

This might also be a sign from God to either stop blasting, blast much less, or just cruise for life in 2025 lol

 

[Hypersonic]

They've been saying that for the last month or two. But up until now stuff has slowed down to what appears to be an actual standstill from India I've got two packs about 8 days apart now. Both held in customs The first one has been there since the 7th

Mine got released overnight. Someone told me yesterday that now the USPS tracking system says "held" by default while they're processing it. Recent change.

 

[Ghoul]

Mine got released overnight. Someone told me yesterday that now the USPS tracking system says "held" by default while they're processing it. Recent change.

Yes if it's in the processing center for more than 24 hours tracking will say "held in customs" every day at the same time, repeating up to 7 times and if still not moving by then the "held" messages will stop.

 

[bighunanballs]

Mine got released overnight. Someone told me yesterday that now the USPS tracking system says "held" by default while they're processing it. Recent change.

Yes if it's in the processing center for more than 24 hours tracking will say "held in customs" every day at the same time, repeating up to 7 times and if still not moving by then the "held" messages will stop.

ya thats what im seeing, no change in the last like week just the same held in customs message, it repeated for about a week then nothing for the last week. still seems like something fishy is happening at CBP

 

[Ghoul]

ya thats what im seeing, no change in the last like week just the same held in customs message, it repeated for about a week then nothing for the last week. still seems like something fishy is happening at CBP

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I find it hard to believe this "special attention" will be restricted to mail from India while China packs will continue to be exempt. Then again there are 50 times as many coming from China so that may have to wait until these new high volume processing centers go online.

 

[Ghoul]

For anyone still doubtful of technology that can quickly identify specific compounds, the TSA has deployed Dual Energy Computed Tomography scanners coupled to AI modeling analyzers that can quickly identify specific liquids, to end the restriction to small amounts of liquids that's been in place for decades.

Unfortunately they need thousands of these machines and don't have the funds for buying them for every airport yet.

But at the airports where they are using them, large containers of liquids are being allowed to be taken on board once they're identified as safe by the scanners, instead of being trashed.

Ending The Liquid Limits Rule? Why The TSA Says You'll Have To Wait At Least Another 16 Years

Europe is moving on. However, passengers in the US will have to wait to see changes.

simpleflying.com

 

[iris]

For anyone still doubtful of technology that can quickly identify specific compounds, the TSA has deployed Dual Energy Computed Tomography scanners coupled to AI modeling analyzers that can quickly identify specific liquids, to end the restriction to small amounts of liquids that's been in place for decades.

Unfortunately they need thousands of these machines and don't have the funds for buying them for every airport yet.

But at the airports where they are using them, large containers of liquids are being allowed to be taken on board once they're identified as safe by the scanners, instead of being trashed.

Ending The Liquid Limits Rule? Why The TSA Says You'll Have To Wait At Least Another 16 Years

Europe is moving on. However, passengers in the US will have to wait to see changes.

simpleflying.com

I wanted to post about this, yesterday, but I thought nobody was going to be interested, as you are talking about a different thing.
We have those, here, although not everywhere, yet.
I thought you guys in the States were more advanced that Europe, with regards to their implementation.

 

[Ghoul]

I wanted to post about this, yesterday, but I thought nobody was going to be interested, as you are talking about a different thing.
We have those, here, although not everywhere, yet.
I thought you guys in the States were more advanced that Europe, with regards to their implementation.

They actually don't even need to replace the scanners, just the AI based computers that process the data, but AI equipment is extremely expensive, and there are so many airports in the US. 5 times as many as Europe.

Obviously this isn't an issue with a handful of customs processing facilities though, easily outfitted with the machines they need. Could've really been done years ago, but clearly this is the way things are
going now. A quick scan of anything will reveal all contents.

 

[bighunanballs]

For anyone still doubtful of technology that can quickly identify specific compounds, the TSA has deployed Dual Energy Computed Tomography scanners coupled to AI modeling analyzers that can quickly identify specific liquids, to end the restriction to small amounts of liquids that's been in place for decades.

Unfortunately they need thousands of these machines and don't have the funds for buying them for every airport yet.

But at the airports where they are using them, large containers of liquids are being allowed to be taken on board once they're identified as safe by the scanners, instead of being trashed.

Ending The Liquid Limits Rule? Why The TSA Says You'll Have To Wait At Least Another 16 Years

Europe is moving on. However, passengers in the US will have to wait to see changes.

simpleflying.com

I'll finally be able to fly with my liter of test cyp I mean salad dressing

 

[Ghoul]

I'll finally be able to fly with my liter of test cyp I mean salad dressing

TSA's mission is not to interdict drugs. but I do wonder what they'll do if they see Test identified on the scan. It's a prescription med, like many others the machines will identify so I'd presume nothing, but other AAS not available via prescription might result in a different response...

 

[bighunanballs]

TSA's mission is not to interdict drugs. but I do wonder what they'll do if they see Test identified on the scan. It's a prescription med, like many others the machines will identify so I'd presume nothing, but other AAS not available via prescription might result in a different response...

My TRT tren replacement therapy drugs not gonna be safe I'll have to stash in my prison wallet

 

[iris]

They actually don't even need to replace the scanners, just the AI based computers that process the data, but AI equipment is extremely expensive, and there are so many airports in the US. 5 times as many as Europe.

Obviously this isn't an issue with a handful of customs processing facilities though, easily outfitted with the machines they need. Could've really been done years ago, but clearly this is the way things are
going now. A quick scan of anything will reveal all contents.

Idk.
I read that here they have put ct scanners (that’s how they called them) in certain airports, which will end the liquids in separate bag + ml limit.

 

[lukiss96]

I didn't expect this thread to get more than few replies... you guys are f* paranoid af. Holy shit this is ridiculous and pure comedy.

 

[Ghoul]

I didn't expect this thread to get more than few replies... you guys are f* paranoid af. Holy shit this is ridiculous and pure comedy.

What's ridiculous, that Congress has been screaming for customs to crack down on mail from China, allocated billions of dollars for that purpose, and huge new facilities are coming on line to allow for a major increase in the amount of inspections that can be conducted?

That's not paranoid. No one is saying the feds will be kicking in doors, but if you don't understand customs will be getting much stricter, like many other "no reship" countries are, you're not keeping up with the news.