crypto import to the UK

[Ben Laurie]

Pete Mitchell wrote:
> 
>  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?

The CD is a crypto sources CD. Remo Pini is the guy who put it together.

Cheers,

Ben.

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