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Originally Posted by Locke
I dont think I'd have a problem with them going through my cell phone, but there would have to be a damned good reason, and there should be.
If 'general suspicion' is insufficient for police officers why would it be okay for CBSA?
If you want to go through my phone then by all means go for it, but they should need an ironclad reason, not just because they're fishing for something.
Ie. Get a warrant.
If you've got a good enough reason then a judge wont hesitate to issue a warrant. But just because I'm crossing the border and was randomly selected shouldnt be sufficient.
I understand that when going across borders most people are under fairly strict time constraints which makes obtaining a warrant cumbersome, but I'd even settle for some sort of happy middle ground but just because I own it and have it on me while I'm crossing a border doesnt seem like it should be a sufficient reason.
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I have no problem with the status quo, the police have always had the right to search you after arresting you, I have no problem with extending that to a phone, but otherwise not.