Medellin Reports

[Member #4244]

None of us know of the facts, but:

"Statistics compiled and published by the CBP in 2006 indicate that "[o]and a typical day, more than 1. 1 million passengers and pedestrians. Are processed at the nation's borders." Securing America's Borders at Ports of Entry, USA Customs and Border Protection. 2 (Sept. 2006) ,

https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=469950.n4

[*24] Using that figure, fewer than one in a million electronic devices were detained by the CBP. Stated another way, there is less than a one in a million chance that a computer carried by an inbound international traveler will be detained. Even in the case of a quick look and search of a computer, in which CBP officers simply have a traveler boot the laptop up, and look at what is inside, United States v. Arnold. 533 F. 3d 1003, 1009 (9th Cir. 2008) , as opposed to a more comprehensive forensic search that would presumably occur if a computer were detained, the number of USA citizens subject to such a search comes to approximately 4. 9 per day, or less than a five in a million chance that their computer will be subject to any kind of search. Even if both USA citizens and aliens are counted, there is about a 10 in a million chance that such a search will take place. See United States v. Ickes. 393 F. 3d 501, 506-07 (4th Cir. 2005) (rejecting as "far-fetched" the suggestion that "any person carrying a laptop computer. On an international flight would be subject to a search of the files on the computer hard drive[, ]" because "[see]ustoms agents have neither the time nor the resources to [*25] search the contents of every computer")"

Abidor v. Napolitano. 2013 USA Dist. LEXIS 181891, 23-25 (E. D. N. Y. Dec. 31, 2013)

Thanks, that was informative and makes the story below seem even less likely

[Vlg55]

i looked at all pf your posts before writing this and to be honest am a bit high, but i have been to mde about 30-40 times now. i have been secondary searched 5 o 6 times in la, once in houston and jfk on jan 10th of this year. never, never did they look at my ipad, camera or laptop. they were looking for drugs, money or other items. i think this post is kind of like wendy in miami, you can believe it, but if you do i would like to sell you something.

agreed, just came back from 2 trips-mde, sjo never got sent to secondary on those but i did get sent to secondary at sea coming from amsterdam, lax from hong kong never searched my electronics, just a 5min look through my bags and i, m on my way-think they were looking for drugs, actually the whole plane was met at gate on the flight from hong kong by cbp guy with a drug dog, still no issues dog just scanned all of us, guy thanked us for cooperation and left.

also there's no worries if you have pics or videos of your ladies you meet mongering as long as you don't go after ****d. i proudly have my 1st costa rica chica on my laptop desktop and my 2nd medellin mansion chica on background on my phone.

[MiamiSammy]

Could someone give me the skinny on the dynamics of working girls in Medellin? From what I gather, most are working in the traditional venues, but what's the street girl situation? Also, are there safe ways indulge your inner 420 connoisseur in a safe manner? I'm heading to Medellin at the end of the month for the first time (long time traveler, first time in SA) and would love any and all info anyone would like to share. For example, the Dominican Republic charges $80 to leave the country- an unpleasant surprise. Any unpleasant surprises anyone would like to share? Also, I'm looking to stay in Hotel Normandie- any thoughts? All comments welcome.

SammyMiami

[Hanshin Baka]

1 of My friends got caught with facebook text to young girls from Medellin they took the Laptop and charged him with solicitation of a minor he could got to Jail here in the US for 20 years so wipe

Your computers clean before you come back to the US

I looked at all pf your posts before writing this and to be honest am a bit high, but I have been to MDE about 30-40 times now. I have been secondary searched 5 o 6 times in LA, once in Houston and JFK on Jan 10th of this year. Never, never did they look at my ipad, camera or laptop. They were looking for drugs, money or other items. I think this post is kind of like Wendy in Miami, you can believe it, but if you do I would like to sell you something.

[Legal Tender]

On a side note I bring two 18 inch laptops through the airport every time I come to Colombia and have never been stopped or questioned about anything. I have made about 15 trips.

1 of My friends got caught with facebook text to young girls from Medellin they took the Laptop and charged him with solicitation of a minor he could got to Jail here in the US for 20 years so wipe

Your computers clean before you come back to the US

Also, whoa, optic guard, can you elaborate on this incident?

None of us know of the facts, but:

"Statistics compiled and published by the CBP in 2006 indicate that "[o]and a typical day, more than 1. 1 million passengers and pedestrians. Are processed at the nation's borders." Securing America's Borders at Ports of Entry, USA Customs and Border Protection. 2 (Sept. 2006) , https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=469950.n4 [*24] Using that figure, fewer than one in a million electronic devices were detained by the CBP. Stated another way, there is less than a one in a million chance that a computer carried by an inbound international traveler will be detained. Even in the case of a quick look and search of a computer, in which CBP officers simply have a traveler boot the laptop up, and look at what is inside, United States v. Arnold. 533 F. 3d 1003, 1009 (9th Cir. 2008) , as opposed to a more comprehensive forensic search that would presumably occur if a computer were detained, the number of USA citizens subject to such a search comes to approximately 4. 9 per day, or less than a five in a million chance that their computer will be subject to any kind of search. Even if both USA citizens and aliens are counted, there is about a 10 in a million chance that such a search will take place. See United States v. Ickes. 393 F. 3d 501, 506-07 (4th Cir. 2005) (rejecting as "far-fetched" the suggestion that "any person carrying a laptop computer. On an international flight would be subject to a search of the files on the computer hard drive[, ]" because "[see]ustoms agents have neither the time nor the resources to [*25] search the contents of every computer")"

Abidor v. Napolitano. 2013 USA Dist. LEXIS 181891, 23-25 (E. D. N. Y. Dec. 31, 2013)

[Member #4244]

Also, whoa, optic guard, can you elaborate on this incident?

[Member #4244]

Carnival in Barranquilla is trash, anyway IMO. They love to hype it as the second biggest one in the world. By some measure, that is probably true. But compared with the shit that pops off in Brazil (I also hear Barbados and some islands have cool ones) it's fucking nothing. Bunch of families and shit, a lame ass parade. I did have a guy offer me a night with one of the Aguila girls for something like $1500 USD. I declined but I gave it a little thought LOL. Overall it's a crowded mess. I admit the clubs go off for that shit, but they are not bad on any given weekend. There is also a lot of crime during it, the most common racket is one guy acts like he is partying and having a good time, he blinds you momentarily (either with foam or flour) and two other guys run your pockets real quick. Getting a cab is also typically a disaster at that time.

[SavePros321]

Really? I thought that Mardi Gras in Barranquilla is a huge celebration.

You are probably thinking about "Carnival" (pronounced "CAR-KNEE-VAL"):

"The grand parade, held on a Saturday afternoon each year just before the start of the Catholic feast of Lent, is the party’s culmination. You’ll realize immediately it’s carnival weekend because the minute you finish with Colombian customs at the airport, after the 2.5 hour long flight from Miami, the party is on - bands playing in the airport, models offering everyone drinks and a jammed arrival terminal full of excitement and anticipation for the weekend’s big party."

http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/c...quilacrnvl.htm

The only type event that grand in Medellin is the Flower Festival ("Feria de las Flores") held in August every year.

[Manny51]

Most likely no one in Colombia will have any knowledge of Mardi Grais. It's going to be just another day to them. I've never seen the Mansion do anything special for Mardi Gras either.

Really? I thought that Mardi Gras in Barranquilla is a huge celebration.

[SavePros321]

Hi everyone,

Thinking of going to MDE the weekend of Mardi Gras at the end of the month. Anyone ever been at the Mansion at that time before? Do the girls take off and do their own thing? Is there enough traffic to keep you happy?

Thanks in advance!

Most likely no one in Colombia will have any knowledge of Mardi Grais. It's going to be just another day to them. I've never seen the Mansion do anything special for Mardi Gras either.

[Manny51]

Hi everyone,

Thinking of going to MDE the weekend of Mardi Gras at the end of the month. Anyone ever been at the Mansion at that time before? Do the girls take off and do their own thing? Is there enough traffic to keep you happy?

Thanks in advance!

[SavePros321]

The app locates your location (with a screen to correct any mistake. It's using GPS) hit a button And within a few seconds you receive a photo of your driver, his taxi I'd, vehicle license plate number, and his phone number. His progress is dynamically tracked, with estimated time of arrival. And, of course, an alert when the taxi has arrived. And, it is in English.

Sometimes just simple things make you smile. Good energy, amigos

Well, at least the NSA and the Colombian government know how to locate you should they have any questions, LOL.

[Legal Tender]

Sorry amigos not what you're thinking, but a gem anyway. I highly recommend the free app called "Easy Taxi." It works great on my old IPhone, and is invaluable to those among us that struggle with the Spanish language. The app locates your location (with a screen to correct any mistake. It's using GPS) hit a button and within a few seconds you receive a photo of your driver, his taxi I'd, vehicle license plate number, and his phone number. His progress is dynamically tracked, with estimated time of arrival. And, of course, an alert when the taxi has arrived. And, it is in English.

Sometimes just simple things make you smile. Good energy, amigos

[Member #4287]

1 of My friends got caught with facebook text to young girls from Medellin they took the Laptop and charged him with solicitation of a minor he could got to Jail here in the US for 20 years so wipe

Your computers clean before you come back to the US

I thought this LSD trip was going to end with Wendy coming to the US on a fiancee visa to get married but now I see that is not the case. Jajaja

[Vegas Jeff]

1 of my friends got caught with facebook text to young girls from medellin they took the laptop and charged him with solicitation of a minor he could got to jail here in the us for 20 years so wipe

your computers clean before you come back to the us

not sure if he said ****d."young" could mean anything. 18, 19. i agree, a little more explanation is in order. i've never seen a laptop being turned on. was he playing with his phone and someone happened to see a pic of of someone that looks young?

all of these things have happened many times before. i mentioned, a few months ago, that i have a friend who knew a guy who went to jail in costa rica for a month. he went to jail for exactly this reason which was having pictures of an ****d girl on his computer. he had to pay a 10k usd fine of which half went to the family and the other half went to the court. the girl was only 17 at the time and when they seized the computer she was already 18. she was probably told about the 18 law and knew that he had the pictures on the computer. the authorities arrested the guy at his apartment and not at the airport. you don't go to jail for breaking the law. you go to jail for being stupid. on a side note i bring two 18 inch laptops through the airport every time i come to colombia and have never been stopped or questioned about anything. i have made about 15 trips.