crypto import to the UK
Pete Mitchell
Pete at dmed.demon.co.uk
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 06:57:14 +0100
wrote:
>
>I bought a CD from Remo Pini which has this on the outside
>of the packaging:
>
> Since exporting some of the included programs and sources from
> the USA is prohibited under the ARMS TRAFFICKING ACT, this
> CD may not be reexported from that respective country. Importing
> it on the other hand is NOT considered arms trafficking!?! [1]
>
>After being selected for a bag & pocket search in the 'Nothing to declare'
>channel at UK customs I had to explain this for about 15 mins to 3 officers
>without a clue between them.
>
Without wanting to be bracketed with our simian friends in customs, I
have to admit to being puzzled too. What "included programs" were the
authors referring to? Who is/are Remo Pini?
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Pete Mitchell