Medellin Reports

[KeviKev68]

What the shit is this? I am on my way to get some pussy and these mfs banned my account!

I had the payment app Remitly ban me. But a WhatsApp ban is a show stopper.

[The Cane]

Since you are bringing this up again. You had to go to US Federal Court for bringing in a few cellphones? Who seized your assets and why would your pension be in danger?

Yes, all of this just isn't adding up. Totally doesn't pass the "smell" test. There's stuff being left out here I'm sure. Otherwise, it just doesn't make any sense.

[Mr Enternational]

What the shit is this? I am on my way to get some pussy and these mfs banned my account!

[PolloNegro]

After all that I've been through, what I actually find extremely strange is this: no matter how many times I've been to Colombia and passed through immigration, there is never a sign in the airport stating that bringing in more than three phones, tablets, or electronic devices is a federal crime.

​On the other hand, I use a shipping company to send electronics to my home in Colombia. I have a decent-sized house there, and it took me about two to two and a half years to ship all the electronics I wanted. I shipped everything from America, including over ten 85-inch televisions.

​One thing I noticed about the shipping company—especially when I shipped some items to Medellin earlier this year—is that they specifically warn you about the restrictions. While they let you ship things like beans, rice, clothing, or TVs, they explicitly state that if they find a single cell phone in your package, the entire shipment will be confiscated and you could face federal charges. They only told me this after the fact, but there is clearly a major issue with bringing cell phones into Colombia. Even the shipping companies make it a known rule: do not ship cell phones at all! Now you know! Stay Vigilant! PN!

[Alex Deuce]

Thank you for a year old news link. Anything current, smart researcher?

There is nothing new. They want the haggling off the streets along the Venezuelans and under age prostitutes out. It's been an ongoing effort for 18 months throughout the country and especially here with the new developments. I'm not being a smart ass I'm just highlighting what's been going.

[PolloNegro]

And this led up to being summoned to Federal Court and having to hire an expensive lawyer?

What was you defense? You wanted to save a few dollars on hookers?.

Anyone who has never faced federal charges for an administrative or legal oversight they were unaware of likely does not understand how the federal court system operates. Sometimes, individuals are prosecuted for actions they did not realize were illegal. In many cases, the system simply requires you to enter a plea. Once that plea is submitted and accepted, the ordeal ends, though the process itself often feels designed to intimidate you.

To clarify my previous point: all of my assets have been returned, and my pension has been fully reinstated. As a result, I am financially secure and no longer need to work. The only setback was the three years it took to resolve the case in court. Once the plea was finalized, my funds and passport were immediately returned. Moving forward, I will not bring any excessive electronic devices back into Colombia. That is the end of the matter. Stay Vigilant. PN!

[PolloNegro]

And this led up to being summoned to Federal Court and having to hire an expensive lawyer?.

If that's the defense that you think I supported, I'll agree with you. Otherwise take a guess. A lawyer is only expensive if you can't afford it. PN!

[IamLookin]

And this led up to being summoned to Federal Court and having to hire an expensive lawyer?

What was you defense? You wanted to save a few dollars on hookers?

Clearly, you are misinterpreting what I wrote on the board. I told you there were more than three telephones, and that I was using them as a barter system. For some reason, you aren't grasping that I brought in more than three phones to use this way.

​Let me break it down further so you can fully understand: For example, let's say I buy four phones in America for $100 and take them to Colombia. If I can barter just one of those phones for four dates with a girl, which do you think I would rather usecash, or a $25 phone that gets me four different dates?

​This was one of the bartering systems I utilized during my travels in Colombia because I realized just how valuable cell phones are there. Do you understand now why I was bringing the phones in and how I was using them as a barter system? Is that clear enough?

Yes, I frequently imported electronic devices, a practice I began around 2018. At the time, I traveled with the necessary paperwork and declared them in my luggage. I used these devicesspecifically cell phones and tabletsfor bartering. Ultimately, this resulted in the loss of my passport and a federal court appearance.

​It was a difficult lesson learned, but the matter has since been fully resolved and my travel privileges have been restored. I hope this answers your questions. Furthermore, I hope this serves as a warning to others: do not attempt to bring more than three cell phones into Colombia. If customs or security screeners discover a large quantity of devices in your luggage, it can lead to severe repercussions, including federal criminal charges back in the United States. Stay Vigilant. PN!

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[PolloNegro]

Why are you bringing in large amounts of phones in the first place?

How many celll phones were there? And was this a common occurrence? Were they in boxes? I bring a laptop, cellphone and my amazon fire tablet without any issue.

Clearly, you are misinterpreting what I wrote on the board. I told you there were more than three telephones, and that I was using them as a barter system. For some reason, you aren't grasping that I brought in more than three phones to use this way.

​Let me break it down further so you can fully understand: For example, let's say I buy four phones in America for $100 and take them to Colombia. If I can barter just one of those phones for four dates with a girl, which do you think I would rather use—cash, or a $25 phone that gets me four different dates?

​This was one of the bartering systems I utilized during my travels in Colombia because I realized just how valuable cell phones are there. Do you understand now why I was bringing the phones in and how I was using them as a barter system? Is that clear enough?

Yes, I frequently imported electronic devices, a practice I began around 2018. At the time, I traveled with the necessary paperwork and declared them in my luggage. I used these devices—specifically cell phones and tablets—for bartering. Ultimately, this resulted in the loss of my passport and a federal court appearance.

​It was a difficult lesson learned, but the matter has since been fully resolved and my travel privileges have been restored. I hope this answers your questions. Furthermore, I hope this serves as a warning to others: do not attempt to bring more than three cell phones into Colombia. If customs or security screeners discover a large quantity of devices in your luggage, it can lead to severe repercussions, including federal criminal charges back in the United States. Stay Vigilant. PN!

[PolloNegro]

How many celll phones were there? And was this a common occurrence? Were they in boxes? I bring a laptop, cellphone and my amazon fire tablet without any issue.

It was more than three phones and yes they were in their original boxes along with the IEM numbers. All phones and tablets were documented as requested and none of the phones came to a value of more than 1,000 US dollars. PN!

[IamLookin]

How many celll phones were there? And was this a common occurrence? Were they in boxes? I bring a laptop, cellphone and my amazon fire tablet without any issue.

The part I was missing was that you were checking in cellphones into your checked luggage. So they were probably seeing them when they scanned them. I usually don't put anything of value in my checked luggage.

[HumbleHal]

Some of you spend no time researching the country you are going to. Please find: https://www.financecolombia.com/mede...e-lleras-vice/

Thank you for a year old news link. Anything current, smart researcher?

[Alex Deuce]

Like some others, I've been away from Medellin for more than 1 1/2 years, slowing down right as its popularity was crescendoing. At that last visit to Medellin, I had went to the park and the entry points had gate erected (like that for a good 6+months), but the security staff checked women only. And seemed to only look at the ID, not scan it.

Starting to read up on the city and places of interest and heard the police are scanning IDs for Parque Lleras and entering them into a national data base? Is this anyone's experience? From Degenerate's post, I interpret the scan as haphazard. And the post before makes it sound like it happens only when the police perceive there's business negotiations going on.

Is there a website or youtube page that discusses this "security" measure?

Some of you spend no time researching the country you are going to. Please find: https://www.financecolombia.com/mede...e-lleras-vice/

[Kazeu]

The first couple of times this happened, I didn't pay it any mind. However, things changed in 2022 when roles shifted and I was summoned to federal court. On four or five different occasions, my suitcases were opened, and a card was left inside stating that TSA frequently inspects luggage. My devices remained in the suitcase, along with the declaration pagewhich included all of my receipts for the cell phones and tablet.

​They allowed me to enter the country without any issues, a pattern that likely started in 2018. Back then, I never brought in more than $1,000 worth of phones. Looking back, they searched my suitcases three or four different times when I was carrying a significant number of cell phones. While it wasn't quite 30, it was definitely more than three. Once again, I will just say: lesson learned. PN!

The part I was missing was that you were checking in cellphones into your checked luggage. So they were probably seeing them when they scanned them. I usually don't put anything of value in my checked luggage.

[DiscoverFL]

Like some others, I've been away from Medellin for more than 1 1/2 years, slowing down right as its popularity was crescendoing. At that last visit to Medellin, I had went to the park and the entry points had gate erected (like that for a good 6+months), but the security staff checked women only. And seemed to only look at the ID, not scan it.

Starting to read up on the city and places of interest and heard the police are scanning IDs for Parque Lleras and entering them into a national data base? Is this anyone's experience? From Degenerate's post, I interpret the scan as haphazard. And the post before makes it sound like it happens only when the police perceive there's business negotiations going on.

Is there a website or youtube page that discusses this "security" measure?

It's been discussed here many times previously. The occasional checks they perform are just to look for underage or undocumented girls to prevent them from entering the park area. When they check a tourist's ID, which they are free to do at any time, they are simply looking to see if the person has overstayed their visa or has any outstanding warrants. This information pops up on their portable system instantly. If they do not carry a portable system, they just check it for any obvious issues. Otherwise, they don't care. By entering the country, your passport is already in their database, so they aren't adding any new information.

Their instructions are simply to keep people moving to cut down on negotiations in the middle of the park, which they view as both a source of trouble and an image problem. If you are interested in talking with someone, just invite her for a drink at one of the nearby open bars so you can talk over a beer.