American travelers say they were fined thousands to cross Tijuana border to come back home

American travelers coming back from Tijuana, Mexico tell FOX 11 they were fined as much as $5,000 for trying to cross the border to come back home. An attorney says the fines are sometimes the result of being in the wrong lane at the border crossing.
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[@marioordorica1430]

That's what happens to people who never broke the law for them to open there eyes and realize how corruption works in every country

[@Smartmovesstayingahead]

Exactly and in every country is only getting worst day by day

[@sdraulitolito44]

Stfu. They were warned

[@jaswin5994]

Read the sign dummie😂

[@joemac1290]

Nah, this IS WHAT HAPPENS when they lower the bar SO LOW for getting into the border patrol. They DON'T EVEN REQUIRE a high school diploma anymore.

[@ricefield2332]

I go Tijuana once a week and I have never had an issue. Once I drove on the fast lane/sentry lane and they gave me a verbal warning that I would be fined next time I got on that lane again!

[@gazoontight]

Law enforcement nowadays is less about enforcing the law and more about generating revenue.

[@2pi628]

Law Enforcement is there to do one thing -- FORCE *good* people to do things that they otherwise would NOT do. That's why they have guns and arrest powers. They do not exist to stop rapes, robberies, and murders. They couldn't stop those things anyway.

[@alteredsensations8273]

true

[@ryeastra262]

Idiot this is about paying America back for racism.

[@SD_13_]

That’s what happens when you try a defund border patrol and customs.

[@2pi628]

@@SD_13_ Simple solution to border issues --> Ask the American people for help. Just like we did during WW2. My grandparents voluntarily stood watch for submarines on the Texas gulf coast with the civil service. I was apart of the minutemen in Arizona and New Mexico --> It worked great. All we did was call in the border patrol and tell them where they were crossing. Imagine 10,000 sets of binoculars hanging out(for free) in RV's for two week tours of duty. We would have zero illegal immigration if they did that. No wall necessary. --> Our politicians do not want to solve the problem. They are all liars.

[@BlackBeavis]

$500 for illegal crossing with meth & $5000 for taking a wrong lane, that’s crazy.

[@Bee-tj8gc]

The fact that American politicians aren't willing to treat Latino migrants the same way Latino countries treat American migrants just shows how weak our foreign policy is

[@djchino774]

That's bullshit. That person would have been arrested in the spot.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@Bee-tj8gc You're saying they were treated this way because they're latino? I mean, it's always possible. At the end of the day, this just basically tells me they look at me as a big 'ol dollar sign and I'd never cross the US/Mexico border by car.

[@Distress.]

​@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 you're misunderstanding not because of your race, you both agree with each other

[@pzm958]

They get to keep the meth... so thats why the discount!

[@la381]

I heard about this Sentry lane. If you get stuck there, you get a warning. To do it to someone who made this one mistake for the first time is criminal.

[@RenataKolar-wy1qm]

You didn’t watch the video

[@boston312]

US Customs is the worse. I do a lot of traveling and the lack of respect and treatment they give to citizens is horrible.

[@thatonebeone]

yup they target USA people because they know they likely have money

[@XtraLongD]

I agree with you 💯% the disrespect and rudeness the US customs show US citizens is appalling everytime it never fails. Something has to change!!

[@JERRYR708]

I'm a loyal customer for years with no appreciation, yet only new customers get discounts and perks. No loyalty.

[@colinthomas867]

tell them you are an illegal

[@mannahamma3757]

I never thought they were that bad, lines are slow but they always been respectful to me.

[@jakenuno9900]

I've been going through that boarded my entire life, every year. These lanes are HORRIFIC and are almost purposefully hard to understand, even if you are Spanish speaking and reading. Every time I go back to the states, the signs are moved, entrances are moved, barriers are in different locations, and nobody is around to help until you reach the front of the line, 3 hours later. The place is a mess, almost like it's on purpose.

[@neoskater420]

Basically intrapment that voters wanted at the borders. Why is this going on? Who asked for this? Who voted to up the protections at the border? All I'm saying is stop the side choosing Republican or Democrat and vote wiser on laws that are being implemented by these higher up government idiots who just want your money 💰 🤑 💸

[@visualcues]

Everything is in purpose. Including school shootings

[@davidison3905]

@@davidduran8601 I guess reading and comprehension is not you strongest trait..

[@tommyanomaly6193]

@@davidduran8601 They should at least allow the drivers the ability to turn around and get into the correct lane. This is government endorsed theft.

[@DJRenee]

Pretty intentional

[@daebak_hana]

This is not surprising. I've flown back home and treated like a criminal by us customs just because I went abroad. They do not want ppl going out the country. All this behavior is to discourage ppl from leaving the country and also robbing ppl of large sums of money. Absolutely despicable.

[@moramoy1]

Once I told some of my coworkers about my typical experiences crossing the US-Mex border. They laughed, of course it seems to me that some people are so naive about the corruption that exists on all the government institutions. I have been stereotyped frequently by police, CBP & government officials. BTW, my mid-term goal is to migrate somewhere else...

[@JL-ko8vu]

Last time I went through US customs, they sent me to the x-ray area. I asked why I was there and they said I don't know. Gtfoh

[@davidbright8978]

@JL they should of told you cause you are entering the country. You can be search , x rayed for any reason. They can say all green cars get x rayed, all US citizens get luggage x rayed.

[@JL-ko8vu]

@@davidbright8978 It was me and two ladies that look like farmers from Honduras in the special area

[@Yasco-de-Jp]

That's only true at Mexico-U.S border. Canada-U.S border is easy breezy for U.S/Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

[@motionsick]

I'm dual citizen US/Canada and I've been dealing with shit like this my whole life going across the border. Plan on getting strip searched, plan on sitting in a room for hours, plan on getting your car searched, no bathrooms, no water fountain. I'm all for securing the border but FFS I'm just trying to see my grandma for Christmas.

[@d33763]

And how many of the problems you encountered were with the Canadian customs versus the US customs?

[@JakeStewart1343]

Next time just Skype her 🤷‍♂️

[@ESP1138]

Please clarify who you had a problem with; US Customs or Canadian Customs?

[@ESP1138]

Was your problem with US Customs or Canada BSA?

[@back2the80s]

Some security border with people coming in from illegally

[@j2dge]

Here is some advice if it ever happens to anyone. If you ever end up in a sentry lane and can't back away, just lock and abandon your car right then and there. It is far less expensive to just retrieve it from a Mexican impound company than paying 5k. It happened to me once at midnight right after i crossed the border into Tijuana. Sings were so confusing in Tijuana that i ended up in the sentry lane going back into the US and spending almost an hour of borderline wait time. Once at the border, i told the officer what happened, and he said that was my first and last warning.

[@issacespinoza5498]

There's an exit in sentri lane to go back in Mexico side, people are just stupid

[@StickyKeys187]

Don't worry. I'm not going down to that hellhole.

[@bcollins745]

@@issacespinoza5498 No there isn’t bro.. once you get in that lane there is knowhere to turn out for 2 miles… all the turnouts are blocked. I got stuck in the lane and got stopped but I didn’t have to pay a fine

[@issacespinoza5498]

@toBornottoB I cross 4-5 times a week definitely there's an exit

[@denchru6055]

@@StickyKeys187 That's something a little kid would say lol. You're acting like once you enter Mexico there's a boogyman coming to get you 😂😂 Boo!!

[@smallbusinessdreams]

That lane is hard to avoid. There should be a turn around for people who mistakenly get into the wrong lane.

[@isaiahsspontaneouscontent9111]

Mistakenly 😂 FOH

[@LA_HA]

The problem could be that if there's a place to get out of that lane, it means cutting in front of drivers who got into the correct lane and have been waiting for hours. So, you have to plan ahead

[@smallbusinessdreams]

@Isaiah's Spontaneous Content everyone doesn't border cross everyday.

[@Heyawstergang679]

Not really, sentri has signs in ENGLISH that point out it’s a sentri line and emphasize the $5,000 dollar fine

[@smallbusinessdreams]

@Heyawstergang679 Tijuana isn't the easiest to navigate obviously.

[@Ovicron]

Those aren't fines, that's legal robbery.

[@LiveFromTheNotorious718]

Extorted Tourists cause they dollar is currency is worth more n know they will make it back once they get into the States

[@dalehood1846]

Years ago, I lived in San Diego. Tijuana was my second home. Crossed the border MANY TIMES. I rode the city bus TO the border. Once, when I drove, I left the car on the US side. NEVER TAKE A VEHICLE OVER THE BORDER!!!!!!! You will have to walk across, believe me, much less hassle.

[@RowdyUpInHere]

Listen to this man folks, unless it is absolutely necessary do not drive over. Saves you a ton of anxiety and stress

[@davidlucasmachado2831]

Mexican Insurance buddy

[@aneelmaan9074]

I've crossed multiple times without issue. Just get Mexican insurance and you are good to go. Not hard to drive in mexico

[@staygoldenmyboyM]

Same bro! Been going from oxnard to Tijuana since I was 1 until I was 24 and unless you have family in Tijuana Don't take your ride inside

[@antoniohowell856]

You so right !!!!!!! Way so much easy to walk. There’s taxi and Uber. Plus it’s cheap. Why take your vehicle??

[@richardcard82]

I'm so happy that I bought the sentri pass back in 2018. Its a life saver, you're back into the states within 10 min vs waiting 2 hours in the normal line. Best $160 I've ever spent

[@JorgeGarcia-rg2lg]

First time you get a warning, second time you get fined.

[@leelee3995]

I used the sentri lane twice within two years, and only received warnings both times. I used two different vehicles. Both intentional acts. Although on the second try, I felt like they would impound the car but it was all talk.

[@JGomez1997]

1. There is an exit to leave Sentri before you pull up to the booth. 2. There are signs far in advance saying you are about to get into the Sentri lane 3. There is a sign telling you about the fine if you use the lane unintentionally

[@Ronald-hk6fk]

It's as big as Vegas ads

[@cjsmith]

Exactly, for people who already got pre screened and passed a background check and considered safe travelers.

[@redmanr5522]

okay but a $5,000 fine? and then customs declines to be interviewed? they're cowards!

[@jamesgallardo-gm2re]

I seen 100s of Caucasians getting turn around and being told to form line like everyone else. These people think they have priveledges and try skipping to the front of the line

[@eldebtor6973]

yes. they knew. they thought they could get away with it.

[@Kevin-wq3kj]

The whole border crossing process has become so arbitrary and high-stress over the last 20 years. I’ve only crossed into Mexico once, but I cross into Canada for vacations and weekend trips on a regular basis and each time the process gets more impersonal and paranoid. In the 90s when I was growing up I have vivid memories of border guards laying back in their chairs, feet up on the desk, taking a gander at documents and sending you on your way. Nowadays it’s so regimented, high-strung and filled with arbitrary searches, you’d think you’re crossing the Berlin Wall. I’ve read stories about people who used to walk across the Rio Grande from El Paso to shop in Juarez for the day, or the several twin towns on the Vermont/Quebec border where friends and family have been cutoff by the security theater. Our borders in North America are increasingly becoming Constitutionless, human-rights-free zones, it’s outrageous.

[@spacetoast7783]

This is the world Americans begged for, and a ton of them still think it's too lenient.

[@angeladansie4378]

That's what one of our political parties is pushing for more of. Voting has consequences

[@spacetoast7783]

@@angeladansie4378 Everyone loves strict immigration until it happens to them.

[@heatherkaye8653]

@@spacetoast7783 It's not just the Americans. I was held for over 8 hours by the Canadians at the border! I think they were worried about me staying there or something... Then I slept thru crossing back to the US. They didn't even wake me up to check documents...

[@brodoginc]

@@spacetoast7783 this has nothing to do with immigration, these people are American.

[@dplorbl]

After my dad passed away 15 yrs ago, I picked up his personal belongings from his home down there and haven’t been back - simple solution: don’t visit Mexico

[@weesebowski8651]

Cancelling trip thank you 🙏🏽

[@bikerdude6119]

Im mexican and dont go there, For a bunch of good reasons

[@slowmojo9355]

Hahaha Mexico had more tourist than the US in 2020 & 2021...yea u guys stay home while the rest of the world enjoys Mexico..🤣

[@elizandropedraza1286]

Shut up spook !

[@thejokerstyle100]

@@slowmojo9355 i live in playas tijuana and its great/safe/and i have a nice place for a 4th of the price that i was paying in san diego

[@nononsense852]

The question is how many times all of them have done this very same trip on the last years?

[@cjohnson7508]

It can be confusing to get to the 'All Traffic' lane. I once ended up on the sentri lane in otay. The officer let me in , but sent me to secondary'. There, I was retained for 2+ hours (the time I would have spent'', had I come through the 'all traffic' lane. It was a sincere mistake, after going around several times in otay. A traffic officer from mexico pointed to the road (sentri) that i needed to go through. Second time, I brought my mother deadly sick in need of immediate medical attention. I went straight tru sentri and explained my mother's situation. They asked if I needed an ambulance, and let us through. Luckily we made it to the hospital on time. We were told, had my mother arrived 30 minutes later at the hospital, she could have died. I'm definitely grateful they help us get through. One think I don't understand is why having I think 40 booths in san ysidro, and at least 30 in otay, they have to have open only one or two 'all traffic' lanes all the time.

[@thefox47545]

The Mexican border crossings look like they are VERY understaffed. I always walk across and even on weekdays lines are VERY long. When you get close you can see 14 booths but only 5-4 are open at a time with the agents working very calmly. And GOD HELP YOU if they suddenly go on break! No replacement, you either wait til they come back or move to another line, but then you run the risk of that agent going on break too.

[@cjohnson7508]

@@thefox47545 you can't even complain. I saw a lady once approaching an officer. She desperately needed to use the restroom. She was in her car with her family, and was asking if she could walk across just to use the restroom. Her family would stay in the car waiting for their turn to cross. She was welcome with a " I can let you come across, but I will arrest you. Your choice". The poor woman just walked back to her car.

[@dalehood1846]

@thefox47494, You know the "drill." Lived in San Diego years ago.

[@enochia]

The Tijuana border is insane. Yall see how it spans for literally like 20+ blocks? It's so confusing because you don't know where it ends so you can line up. My mom and I got stuck at an intersection that was being blocked by cars waiting at the Tijuana line, we couldn't u turn because of cars behind us and we couldn't go left since the intersection was blocked, so we tried to signal and cut in front of someone since that's what the cars in front of us were doing, and everyone started beeping and yelling at us. A lazy even got out and started assaulting our car. Once the car behind us moved back we reversed and sped out of there.

[@vani3335]

Bravo Mexico! Tax these fools! How do americans say "you're in america learn the language" well GUESS WHAT? YOU'RE IN MEXICO INSTANTANEOUSLY LEARN HOW TO READ FUHHN SPANISH! VIVA MEXICOOOO 🇲🇽 Too bad i don't drink or else I'd drink to that 🎉🎉😝

[@HandOfDoom0225]

I’ve been in that situation. My GPS lead me back to the border through the SENTRI lane. US. customs did detain me in my car for 3 hours but never in handcuffs. Learned my lesson and now I know my way in TJ to go on the regular lanes but better signage is definitely needed at the border.

[@jjwesker1061]

My fellow good Tijuanan Friend had this to say: "The really big point is that the news channel didn't verify the claims of "no signs" indicating this is the wrong lane. There are MANY signs. HUGE SIGNS! They all warn of the 5000 USD fine. The B roll of the lane isn't even the correct lane. But I've been in secondary and have been mistreated by CBP officers in the way these people describe. That's one thing I detest. Their power is unchecked and there's no transparency."

[@bacdinh9866]

Why 5000 dollar fine?

[@jjwesker1061]

@@bacdinh9866 $5K fines occur if you commit the infraction a 2nd time. Faux News is just trying manipulate the story into a horror film for no reason. Yes, CBP treat people horribly, but for these “first time” infractions? They usually give a warning. The Tijuana subreddit is currently laughing at this report, and the “first time” infraction victims.

[@aneelmaan9074]

I literally just crossed the border last week. I crossed at around 11:30 pm, and could barely make out the signs. The issue is that many of the signs are tagged up, so you can't even tell which lane it is. I ended up in the medical transport lane, but was able to get back to El Centro and try again. I can see how you could easily get to sentri lanes or ready lanes accidentally. I literally pointed Google maps to take me to the normal crossing and it didn't get me there properly. On top of that, you have to avoid huge potholes and worry about other drivers while you are trying to concentrate on signs. It's chaotic to say the least

[@jjwesker1061]

@@aneelmaan9074 See? That’s the point Faux News tried to avoid in order to fulfill their horror story. There are lots of opportunities to get out. Also, be wary that there are multiple signs that say which lane you’re taking. It isn’t just 1 and “you’re screwed” like the news outlet says.

[@aneelmaan9074]

@@jjwesker1061 i actually ended up reversing out of one of the lanes while on the highway. the issue is mainly that the lane starts before you are able to properly see the sign, then once you are in it, theres a concrete curb that keeps you in it. Once I actually got into the correct lane, it was very confusing, because it was literally empty, and I could see a huge line-up in the lanes to my right (ready lanes that are blocked by a chain link fence). When I got to the front, all the normal lanes were blocked off with concrete blocks and a CBP officer waved me through. I told her about how I was trying to so hard to actually get to the correct lanes, and she chuckled, and told me to find the shortest line and that I was fine. It's wild because I've driven in multiple countries (US, Canada, Mexico, Malta, Fiji, Costa Rica, Iceland, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, and a few others) and this is still one of the most confusing areas I've ever been in. There are roundabouts, fly-overs, and you have to be extremely quick in changing lanes. Tijuana drivers are crazy, so you have to be quicker than them. Basically, there is very little room for error. I think really, it comes down to signage. Some signage is decent, but most signs that I saw had graffiti on them, so you could barely see if I-5 symbol. Couple that with poor street lighting, bad roads, and concrete barriers, and I can totally see why many people end up in the wrong lane.

[@Djozze1]

This happened to me on January 2nd as i was crossing back. Google maps sent me through this lane and i can read that its a sentri lane but there is no way to turn or go back. The officer warned me about the $5,000 fine but eventually just let me through.

[@jaswin5994]

Learn to think for yourself

[@Djozze1]

@@jaswin5994 😅 i dont know how

[@jeretso]

if you do it again they will detain you.

[@mariagarcia1101]

Was this your first time? Next time don’t use that lane or get your pass it’s not much. Always google their restrictions before travel it helps

[@thejokerstyle100]

same happened to at like 4 in the mornig but i acted sorry about it and the officer just let me through not even a warning/i got lucky

[@TheFett666]

I've been through this situation once. Customs told me since it's my first time it's a warning but next time I cross through the SENTRI lane without the pass I will pay the amount of $5000. So these people they've tried at least twice to go through that lane.

[@andis9076]

That's true.

[@3p02zz8]

Yup same happened to me and the officer wasn't rude at all.

[@andis9076]

@@3p02zz8 I just feel the fine is too much and it doesn't make sense.

[@SBPepperminion]

My dad accidentally drove into the SENTRI lane because he thought that it was a faster lane, but didn't realize what it actually was. Him, my mom, my niece and I were out of our car pending a search, then warned not to go through the lane again.

[@jefftacsin911]

Buddy they trying to ripp u off $$$

[@bigpapacody]

This has happened to a friend too. They didn’t let him go. They arrested him, put him on a bench and handcuffed him to it, forced him to call his mom at 3 am to send them $1,000 but they wanted $5,000. US CUSTOMS TREAT US CITIZENS LIKE CRIMINALS - BUT THEY LET IMMIGRANTS IN NO PROBLEM!!!!

[@JoseMartinez-zr4xp]

Should the border patrol agents be harassing immigrants?

[@Trollinskyy]

@@JoseMartinez-zr4xp yeah probably that’s their job

[@Trollinskyy]

@@JoseMartinez-zr4xp and if by Immigrants you mean illegal aliens than yeah, I know migrants that paid lots of money for our great benefits here in the US and IK illegals who didn’t and hangout at the raceway and homedp down the road

[@killswitch_01]

hmmm if they treat citizens like shit imagine how they treat immigrants

[@dreaming_blue1576]

@Funky Monkey Yet they keep coming here. Who cares how they're treated? They could've stayed in their hometown.

[@Poloword310]

This happened to me once on the Arizona border, it was my first time crossing on that side of the border so I wasn’t familiar with the lanes. The signs on the Mexico side are very confusing and I couldn’t get out. I did not have a sentry pass but the rest of my family did (1 out of 5, I keep getting rejected for one) We received a warning and they let us go after searching our vehicle. The border agent also informed me that the vehicle needed to be registered with sentry which we didn’t know. There’s no way to get out of the lane once you realize you are in the incorrect lane. If they want to generate revenue they should get rid of the sentry lane and create quicker toll lanes line. I’d rather pay to get on the fast lane than waste 4 hours of my life.

[@dosmundos3830]

gotta pay attention in life

[@sango_wilko851]

I bet that unlike the people who got fined you didn't try to do the same thing again after the first time. It's not about generating revenue it's about intercepting smugglers and criminal activity.

[@dosmundos3830]

@@TheDogGoesWoof69 You'd think with the name Marco Polo he'd know his way around without getting lost lol

[@Requiem8040]

@@sango_wilko851 lmao

[@BenjoC8632]

@@sango_wilko851 haha you don’t think it’s about generating revenue?🤣🤣What do you think civil asset forfeiture is about?? It’s about STEALING your money!!

[@jb.8992]

These people knew exactly what they did

[@reviewithme9913]

And they would keep doing it over and over. They had them registered in the system as repeated offenders. Lol 😂 funny how they go on national news claiming victim 😂

[@jb.8992]

@@reviewithme9913 Yup!!!

[@rhuttrho88]

Yepper!

[@Badtrafficmafia]

“ I got on the wrong lane” 😆

[@ivanf4568]

Lol..

[@lopezj1613]

“We didn’t do anything wrong but get in the wrong lane.”😂😂😂

[@changemymind2021]

I don't believe their excuse, I'll bet this is not their first trip back from Mexico.

[@alphern]

That shortcut cost them

[@chavtube74]

Exactly they thought they could do it again.

[@mikeshannon9214]

A bunch of idiots they know better I've been down there plenty of times you know the century lane they didn't not want to wait like everybody else

[@g500ty]

@Peter Peter you know your wrong they tried cutting in line and paid the price.

[@1990758]

Exactly they need to be more strict up here people jump in-and-out of the car pool lane.

[@lobito1426]

I cross the border frequently and for the record there are signs that will tell you authorized "vehicles only or pay a fine". Also there is an exit on the right hand side of the two sentri lanes that you can take to leave sentri back to Tijuana. Also there are CBP agents posted before you cross the border to make sure that you have a sentri card.

[@cbeto765]

EXACTLY!! 👍👍 READ THE SIGNS!!

[@adrpals2324]

That is BS, CBP agents are not allows there to help. If there were, then how did this people make it to the area they get into trouble? Also the point of return you are talking about must be way the Fk back because it is not way near the gate. Remember most of the people are following the directions from their phones.

[@lobito1426]

@@adrpals2324 You are going to have to go there to see for yourself. I recommend walking, look at the exit gate and look at the CBP officers asking for the sentri cards before arriving at the inspection area. The people that got in trouble don't make any sense! Unless is a possible made up story by the press to keep americans from going into tijuana.

[@default_doppelganger]

The clowns crying about the fines are repeat SENTRI lane offenders

[@CarlosGarcia-tv4rk]

@@adrpals2324 if the phone tells you to drive over a cliff would you do it?

[@josealbertoavalos5395]

This is true. I've been going to Mexico almost every year. The lines and roundabouts are so confusing I still can't figure them out; it's a total disaster. I usually need to get into the "Ready Lane" and some how often end up on the worst line where you spend hours because is for people that do not have the proper documentation; I always have it, but once you're in that line you're trapped.

[@L.Spencer]

Happens to us too. It's really a nightmare.

[@thetraveler1182]

Why are you going in the short line? Come on now

[@ruru_esco]

After hearing about the warning I can tell they knew what they where doing.. they probably thought they can just say i didn't know it was an accident and get away with it again.

[@albertb2357]

Wait they just brushed over the fact that it's only for 2 time offenders? So that means they again accidentally got into the wrong lane?

[@chuckwilliams1058]

Let's say I have personal knowledge of this. It's for 3rd time violators. Not even 2nd time.

[@ingridjones7873]

If you've never done it, then you really don't know how confusing it is and that there is no way to get out once you're in it.

[@mspanther1816]

@@ingridjones7873 I cross everyday and there are signs everywhere. It's harder to get to the Sentri lane than any other lane. I call BS

[@esco413]

@@ingridjones7873 which is why you get warned first, you can't possibly make the same mistake multiple times and then blame others can you? If this is your 3rd time doing it then that means you think you can skip the line of everybody waiting without paying for it, over and over again.

[@ingridjones7873]

@@esco413 I'll I'm going to say is if you know you know. I wish it were that simple. It's not. And if you've driven there, you'd understand. :/

[@unchargedpickles6372]

My sister and her friends as teens crossed into Montamores on spring break and before they crossed back as they were crossing the bridge, 2 cops shook them down, took all their money, all their jewelry etc and she called me from the payphone across the border sobbing that the cops had robbed them and they had no money for gas to go home or get food etc. They got enough gas money to make the drive home but it scared them real bad.

[@jasonervoes1326]

Get a good shyster lawyer and sue the cops at the border patról .it's not a guarantee they'll lose their Jobs and face jailtime. But it's well worth a try.

[@djbassm]

Dirty Goverment

[@marioglez1553]

Fr that U.S taxes really good on the middle class… the U.S depends on the middle class

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

SATAN!!!!!!!!!

[@jaswin5994]

Learn to think for yourself

[@DavidNovaa]

I have been through that lane and I went through a round about to return back to the general entry lane. These people were being impatient and trying to cut line, I've seen it many times.

[@jaminsalazar9597]

Bro they knew. None of these people are innocent. They were abusing a system and had been caught twice and are crying.

[@thedrunkweddingphotographer]

Real news

[@vengeancewillbemine3440]

Lol you are a customs officer 😂

[@tobedetermined4180]

The fines just apply to repeat offenders. It is a fair fine to prevent people from cutting in the line. I bet they will pay more attention next time.

[@rumejorado]

They put your names in the system, and know exactly how many times you’ve been in that lane.

[@scarx9151]

Yes I got away with it twice, so it’s possible these people might be lying?

[@vane_9182]

@@scarx9151 yea, they are for sure lying lmaooo they got caught.

[@hujambo77]

This is what happens when you allow corruption to happen to some people. It cannot be contained. Then it becomes a problem

[@miguelgaleana1]

No corruption this people just not getting in the right lanes…

[@marekkolenda5413]

Where is advertising pass lines only for border crossings

[@miguelgaleana1]

@@marekkolenda5413 they are all over the place just gotta be on a lookout for them. It will say San Diego ready lane, sentri

[@marekkolenda5413]

@@miguelgaleana1 Easy pass lanes must be make few times before border crossings.Before get into easy pass lanes

[@marekkolenda5413]

@@miguelgaleana1 Make automatic gate if not showing gets pass before border crossings

[@ingridjones7873]

This happened to us to. We got caught in the wrong lane and when I asked how to get into the correct lane the border control was super rude and wouldn't let us. Then he wanted to fine us, but the lady in the kiosk let us through. My map app sent us to the incorrect way and there is no way to get out. I guess we were very lucky.

[@EE9EER]

if the app sent you threw say: a school street, a private road, or a closed street, or sketchy road with lots of potholes and cracks, etc... would you still drive through any of these roads even if the app insisted? is the app the one steering the wheel?or is the person the one deciding where to go? If something seems off why go through it? Clearly everyone is waiting in those long slow lines.. and you see this one empty juicy clean fast moving lane.. and the app is conveniently telling you " take it! take it!! " who are you to say otherwise right? even if there might be some signs posted, or might have previous experience with this lane, oh well its just your luck after all i bet... everyone whos trying to probably cross over to the other side and are probably all waiting in those bing slow lines is because they want to. YOU CLEARLY knew that line might be for something special or something else... but an app was telling you to go into it and the only other alternative was waiting in those massive long lines.... YOU BET THAT 5000... fine is warranted.. if everyone drove through that lane and used tht same excuse... what would even be the point of that lane? it would probably just move as slow as the other ones. They have to enforce strict penalties to those who are violating it. to preserve its purpose. next time.. use common sense and use a gps/map as guidance NOT THE ABSOLUTE WAY... discretion is advised you wouldthink.

[@stanleythompson5321]

@@EE9EER you are missing the point. People are so used to follow the app automatically in the USA because drivers are lazy and the app does half the thinking for them. It's like a bad habit.

[@adrpals2324]

@@stanleythompson5321 People are not lazy. People use the app because it is better than using a paper map. Remember those? Well they are now on your phone but they are not perfect as things change all the time.

[@KIKIS3232009]

@@EE9EER you are right 100% .

[@ChristianSoldier71]

WARNING!!! Hell is real!!! We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Once you die, it will be too late to repent. Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@Cmex03]

This literally just happened to me in May. Same exact thing happened to me. My GPS took me to the Sentri Lane and it was my first time crossing the land border on my own. The agent was so rude and kept threatening me with fines and detaining me even though I explained what happened. Looks like it’s still happening.

[@tameraalvarez6438]

This happened to me 1x and they warned me, but let me go. I was scared to death and so stressed out passing the border

[@ismaeldepablo1071]

Traffic signs and GPS are not clear when crossing

[@maxsmart8954]

That’s because you are still in Mexico when you enter the Sentry lane. You are in the US until you pass the checkpoint US customs station. I fought and won on that appeal. I took photos of the poor signage in Mexico. The commissioner who heard my appeal agreed and I was refunded 2800.00.

[@Sirhc2023]

That happened to me in 2010 me and my friend weren't threaten with fines, just a warning.

[@OHernandezEt3rna]

The same thing happened to me. I had a diabetic attack while in their custody, and they didn't do anything

[@JoseHerrera-mb8tk]

That is a lie, they will fine you if they have records of you going through that lane more than 2x. You get away with it once but not twise

[@chavtube74]

Yup you're right

[@bijk1911]

@@chavtube74 I got a warning for it in 2019 as well. The thing I hate is that I realized my mistake seconds after I drove past the sign lol but it was already too late. I went to Mexico recently and returned through Tecate to not deal with the headache. I don't think I will drive in Baja again though.

[@vane_9182]

Yeah, they usually give you a fair warning

[@happity]

Twise?

[@slickone5870]

Lol I’ve crossed tJ so many times and still can’t get on the right lane. TJ is a mess!

[@SwedishGFE]

Same for me. I get lost everytime.i have been crossing like 25 times.

[@arlenecardenas7661]

The gps actually takes you in that lane. This happened to me too!! And some guy offered us to move the bricks so we can get out of the lane and they wanted to charge us: and some guy came supposedly he was a cop and he wanted us to pay him if not we were going to be fined and I was going to get a ticket: and I told him that it was a scammed so I went through it anyway. But thank God the agent was understanding and gave us a “warning” but it was soo scary and stressful.

[@adrpals2324]

That is the only warning you get and all your passengers. Now if any of you makes a mistake again, it will cost you $5000.

[@eddiemendoza6304]

These people probably got into the sentry lane thinking they could cut the line and got caught. There are plenty of signs saying that lane is sentry only. Follow the rules or face the consequences.

[@socalbaggerzzz8854]

I’ve been crossing the San Ysidro and Otay border for 30 years and never had an issue. Common sense will tell and show you if you are passing everyone waiting in line , you are probably in the wrong lane. It’s people who feel entitled or just don’t want to wait with the rest of us. Wait in line and get some churros and buy some souvenirs like everyone else. I call bull$&@!!

[@cbeto765]

EXACTLY!! READ THE SIGNS..

[@JenRam82]

people see the long lines of casr and take a chance and the fine will stop the abuse theres google look for informacion maps dont just trust gps im sure officers hate when see people trying to get like sorry we did not know people need to know that sentry you have to interview and backgroung checks its like im sorry officer i dint know this people were inmy trunk lol its that ilegal to gives a ride? 🤣🤣 go walk look things around while someone drives the car have a michelada lol

[@martinmorineau2181]

We did 7 hours of border wait in TJ coming back to San Diego. I totally understand how easy it is to get in the wrong lane.

[@1990758]

7 hours why so long

[@spacetoast7783]

Doesn't that make it obvious that the lane is special? Otherwise everyone would use it.

[@martinmorineau2181]

That shit was crazy !!! 1. Because it was a Saturday, 2 Because the cops in TJ had diverted traffic. And would hold up traffic, then release it. And 3 because we hit a normal lane... we could've done Ready Lane 👎🏾 Never again

[@ChristianSoldier71]

WARNING!!! Hell is real!!! We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Once you die, it will be too late to repent. Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@jesusbravo5550]

We already know not to use that lane unless we pay for access. These people wanted to cross quick and pull a fast one and now want to get out of paying fees but should pay the price for breaking the rules.

[@violahamilton782]

$500 ?

[@happity]

That's a lie

[@microbicks]

San Diegan here, you get 1 strike second time you get fined, it's about a 5hr wait normally but these intittled individuals got away with it once. Why not try again...

[@SaldosInc]

There’s a big sign saying that you will be fined if entered in sentri line. Even if you follow whatever app you’re following, there are signs that warn you.

[@dalehood1846]

People want to believe their GPS instead of a sign. "But it (GPS) told us to do that!"

[@richardweiler6931]

Folks who aren't qualified to be in Sentri lanes always try to sneak in to those lanes to dramatically shorten their wait time. That is an offense rightfully punishable by a sizeable fine for security reasons. So no tears for them. I wish that Americans who cross back into the US without passports (a law that has been in effect for more than a decade) would also be fined for flaunting regulations. Their presence contributes mightily to the hours long wait to re-enter the US. Without passports it takes longer for the agents to verify the identities of these people. Holds up the line. It inconveniences those of us who have complied with the law since Day 1. Smack them with fines in the neighborhood of $500 and watch how quickly these scofflaws apply for a passport.

[@joseortega9519]

Totally agree!!! Have been crossing the border my whole life and pisses me off to see ghetto ass people handing "birth certificates" to the migras and they take forever to verify them. Fuckers need to get their passport and/or passport card as required by law. They don't because they feel entitled and want to cheat the process/system.

[@chavtube74]

The reason they got a fine is because they have crossed through the sentri line before, the first time they give you a warning and tag your car in case you think you can cross faster again.

[@sixtyonenine]

Usually they give you one warning per vehicle and threaten with fines for the next time

[@albertson8181]

Buy the sentri pass $122 works for 5 years and would save you 4878 dollars a year

[@newworldconcepts583]

I have been in this exact situation. They had me sweating balls asking me why I drove in this lane. Too bad I had no money. Too bad for them. They let me go with some threats..

[@superduperboyx]

Did they body search you for money? They just let you go like that?

[@newworldconcepts583]

@@superduperboyx nahh they had me wait for a few hrs. Confiscated my car, and searched it while I watched.

[@Jose.D.P.]

They only fine people who have priors, meaning who have previously attempted to cross through sentry. This must have been their second time trying to cross. I speak from experience and was given a written warning. These people are definitely lying on camera. It’s common sense when you cross the border and put your home address in your maps to go back home, definitely it won’t take 15-20 minutes to cross in the ready or general traffic lanes.

[@thefox47545]

Probably. I did this at the Canadian border and although they were pissed, they didn't fine me and no written warning. I'm going to make extra sure it doesn't happen again because I can assume that I'm going to get slapped with a nasty fine.

[@azaelg8658]

We call them "gandallas"..of course was not their first time on sentry lane...if they make it safe the first time..they think the ones waiting hrs was the dumb people because they now know a short cut😂...I'm so happy they was charged 5k..next time wait the 3 hrs on the sloooow lane ok.

[@SuperSpins1]

This is true. First time I went to Mexico I got send to the sentry lane cause google maps was giving me faster directions. I crossed thru the sentry lane and was given a warning. The officer was like yeah I’ll let u in but your in the system now next time it will be a $5,000 fine.

[@isaiahsspontaneouscontent9111]

These mofos will forcibly try to cut in front of other drivers and will get mad if you don't 😅👍

[@Skye75]

I’d like to share my story. I am an American citizen whom frequently crosses the border quite often well over 10 years now. My Mexican friend whom owns properties and business, also Born and raised in Mexico. We accidentally ended up lost on that confusing lane somehow. The signs are not clear, non existent and in poor shape for clear view. Honest To God I’ve never seen such disarray! We were pulled over to search her vehicle and warning us both that if we ever come through that lane even accidentally we will be 5,000 each! It scared even her. This matter is a FACT! Beware!

[@cesarmartinez6395]

There is a big sign stating sentri only or you will be fined and yes you can turn around. These Americans feel entitled. All sentri users go thru a background investigation before they are approved to use the sentri line . These jerks did not want to wait in the regular line for 4 hours and just use the excuse “ we did not know” . Fine them

[@urbanomiks3552]

Wow! It's good to let people know about it.

[@bucktooth002]

That lane is for local daily crossings. Signs are posted in English & Spanish. If you're in a hurry to cross use a bicycle or motorcycle.

[@dalehood1846]

You got it.

[@lesliekrill1]

One time I accidentally got in that lane when using driving directions in Tijuana. Somehow I was able to turn and get out of it before the entrance so I got lucky. This is a serious problem and should have more warning signs and have a way for people to get out who accidentally drive in there.

[@MrQuazze]

This happened to my friend and I about 10 years ago. Luckily, they only held us for less than an hour, and then released us without paying anything. But it certainly is a very confusing lane that GPS takes you through.

[@cheezgas100]

Word of advice... learn how travel make plans and stop listening to Google maps

[@loveearth7681]

Mmm, Corruption? Extortion? Criminals? All of the above?

[@skankhunt305]

We live in a disgusting world. We are lost as a society. People of the future will mock these times.

[@fabm4252]

But there’s an opening now for people to pull out just in case. I’ve seen in many times. It’s been like that for about a year now. I think they also give you a warning the first time. I think some of these people do it more than once thinking they can get away with it. There’s a big sign before entering the sentri.

[@bijk1911]

couple years ago when I went through sentri by accident, the designated lane exit was blocked... (I would have taken it because I realized my mistake right after passing the sign). I did get a warning and will not make that mistake again.

[@Mskooladyz]

It's true I go often follow the sings asks locals or officials to make sure I'm in the right lane and never do I have a problem they are liers.

[@rawtruthisahardpilltoswall6180]

You get a verbal warning and you better remember it for sure.

[@mendezservin2734]

As a person that has been crossing for years from the San Isidro border the sameone here . I dont think everything Is being told I have crossed a few times though the sentary. You have to cross More than once or twice for them to actually fine you. They legally have every right to fine you legally but I dont think the people interviewed aré being 100 honnest.

[@katrinabardroff1780]

Don't forget this lady said a guy, SITTING NEXT TO HER, who was detained for carrying METH was released after paying only $500. This lady who was in the wrong lane, charged $5000??? This country is one big money grab and yet the US citizens hardly see a fraction of it. Disgusting.

[@thisguy2114]

She's not really credible, they don't give you a fine for using the wrong lane unless you've done it a few times

[@anavalenzuela546]

That's bs from that lady

[@joseortega9519]

@@anavalenzuela546 Correct. She's lying! Anyone caught with meth at the border is not just going to be released with what amounts to be a slap on the wrist (with a $500 fine). That's bullshit on her part 😒

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Police always fine people with jobs more than people with no jobs

[@dannysanchez7526]

If is your first offense they let you go, but if is your second time on the sentri you will get fined. Pretty simple

[@dskyy2001]

Really, they can appeal on media but they do not know how to read but plead ignorant to expedite getting home.

[@lazyfallah8473]

These people knew what they were doing. It's not their first offense. Stop playing victim

[@Logic325]

Damn I just went through this!!!! I was shocked when the officer told me this being with my daughter and wife thinking I was doing everything correctly I don’t know where I went wrong

[@solidsnake6123]

Note to tourists, ask the locals when having questions about anything.

[@CR-uw8kv]

Or how about you have Border Agents not be corrupt?

[@radicalrick9587]

*I was never dumb enough take my car over the border. I always parked on the U.S. side and walked over with my wife and 3 kids. We live in Arizona, about an hour and a half away from the border.* *Although we were well off, money wise, we never dress like it when we went to Mexico. We know they like to target tourist. So, we try to dress to blend in and not stand out.*

[@rogerbec5766]

The big guy sure taught them well, didn't he? Remember, corruption starts from the top.

[@MrLtj664]

B.S. I live there and they ( us citizens who live in L.A. county), often cross to Mexico to visit family or to party. There are plenty of signs telling the driver not to use the sentry line if they don't have it, or they will be fined 5k. They play dumb because they don't want to pay. Sentry IS 10× faster than regular lanes. Usually, when you travel, you research how to do it and have the proper documents. They just cut the line and got caught.

[@ksmith2852]

I tend to agree with you and they blame their GPS. They ignored the posted signs because they did not want to wait with the "regular" people. This is just an issue of not wanting to follow the rules and being outraged that someone held them accountable.

[@matthewhoribe6585]

Facts

[@f430ferrari5]

Same folks cut in line entering the US too. 😂

[@greendesert69]

exactly. it was my first time and I had no problem reading the stupid signs. SENTRY LANE , DON'T GO HERE IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PASS... ok, no problemo. What the heck were these people on?

[@brandoncazares8452]

This is why i already have sentri, because my uncle told me to apply for it. Luckily, I’ve never had a problem to cross the border myself both from Mexico to U.S. I’m very happy to have Sentri to cross the border in less than 10 minutes. Tijuana will always be my family’s city because it’s my grandma and uncle’s hometown.

[@deadmau5fiver]

What a disgrace they know if someone has done that previously I would understand in that scenario but if it's a first time then cut them some slack.

[@stogie0608]

I ended up in that lane once. Once you’re in YOU CANNOT GET OUT!!! luckily they just gave me a warning. They need to fix that’s seems intentional.

[@j.metzli8187]

This happened to me. They gave me a warning and told me it could be a 5k fine the next time.

[@futbol1972]

Man that happened to me too. They made me sign a paper saying next time I get into the sentence lane I will have to pay $5000. That was my second time getting into the lane. I told the officer it was very confusing and that I did not do it onn purpose. She told me bot to come back to Mexico anymore then if I did not know how to read signs🙄

[@danielalvizo7477]

Is it 5,000 or 500? I keep seeing different things

[@dindjarin559]

So in other words, not once but twice you used the single open lane with very little traffic in it, got a warning both times because of GPS, and still can't figure out that the other lanes packed full of cars that you avoided twice now, are the lanes you are supposed to use? Smells like entitlement to me.

[@futbol1972]

@Din djarin lol. It's so confusing and I don't blame them since it was the second time and let me off with a warning, however there is no little traffic at all on that lane it just moves a little faster I guess. And the thing is that once u get into that lane there is no way for you to get out

[@waefawawrgaw2835]

then stop going to mexico lmao do u like going to 3rd worlds and cartels?

[@ChristianSoldier71]

WARNING!!! Hell is real!!! We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Once you die, it will be too late to repent. Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@angiethompson5648]

All the times I've crossed the border and thankfully I've never accidentally gotten stuck in this lane. I've been pulled over by the police and had my wallet emptied out but everyone knows not to carry all your money in your wallet ... But this is insane. I'm sorry this happened to these people.

[@angiethompson5648]

@edye ann completely valid point.

[@angiethompson5648]

@edye ann you too!

[@thekemplarfiles]

“Wallet Emptied?” Talk about shake down.

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@thekemplarfiles Well in the US they give you such large fines you couldn't carry enough cash to pay it, so which one is really the shakedown?

[@thekemplarfiles]

@@jakegarrett8109 well thats until recent Jake which we all are new and why were talking about this now, Obviously 5k Is more but maybe America noticed Mexico agents doing the same and got the idea. I mean why not they know your not going to do anything either way, and still vote open borders 😂

[@colettelane1736]

That's the problem the GPS navigation literally automatically puts you in the wrong lane and there's no place to turn around, and the road signs are super confusing, and they are posted too close to where you need to give you time to get in the right lane. There should more signs posted further away, giving you time to be in the proper lane. It's extremely important and they need to fix it ASAP.

[@herberthall8082]

They violated the law. So what they're really claiming is they did not know the law. We are presumed to know the law. Anyone who's traveling international should know the rules about leaving and coming back into the countries that you go to. This is really a tax for stupidity.

[@SMD965OFFICIAL]

Not really, it's just basic corruption hungry for revenue. Don't try to blame the common people.

[@yairandrew6792]

If you don't go with someone that already knows the right place to get in line you get lost easily. And once u drive in the wrong lane you can't get out.

[@barkeyes8592]

They seen it was backed up and took a chance to see if it would work.....and when it didn't they tried to poor me I wanted to turn around bit. Border patrol is like you dummy. Don't act like you couldn't tell that the open lane free of any cars next to the backed up lines was obviously the express lane. Where you from?

[@rhuttrho88]

True dat!

[@billyboyd418]

It’s funny how they messed up and then say how it’s not their fault. Drive the right lane or pay for it.

[@nikkil8472]

They have signs that clearly state the price you have to pay if you come through the wrong line. There are so many shady people out here that come through the sentri line on purpose, then lie and say they didn't know! They mess it up for others!!

[@vincex3379]

GPS took me to Sentri lane as well at Mexicali border. No way out once your in. Luckily they let me off with a warning and second inspection. They told me they put a note on my file and that if I do it again I would be fined $5,000.00. It’s an intentional trap by not allowing a turn around.

[@davidverde]

I’ve unintentionally gone through the lane and there’s signs and an exit that allowed us to get out and return to the ready lane. It’s an innocent mistake until you pass the exit which has signs and the Mexican police allow drivers through the lane exit.

[@thefox47545]

I did this going into Canada and after some condescending dialog from them they let me go without a fine. Believe it or not in my experience the Canadian border is more strict then the Mexican border so this is surprising. So yes, likely generating revenue, CBP is very understaffed at the Mexican crossing.

[@eduardorivera7723]

not even that i got several friends who are in CBP and no one wants to get stationed at the border cause of curruption

[@hcwcars1]

This wasn't the first time these people pulled this stunt

[@thefox47545]

@@eduardorivera7723 What kind of corruption because my friend has a theory. When we were going through El Paso he noticed that ALL of the CBP agents were Hispanic. I joked saying that they're betraying their own people, but he said that it's quite the opposite. They're there to let the people THEY want in whether they should or not.

[@CR-uw8kv]

The Canadian Border is more strict but the Mexican American Border is more corrupt. Not the same. 2 completely different situations.

[@fasthighwaydriver59732]

@@CR-uw8kv I've crossed Canadian border 7 times before, Canadian border guards are more strict they ask more questions at the border, U.S. border guards are less strict they ask less questions about anything

[@andypelayo513]

A professor at one of my college classes brought in a guest who was a high level official at the Mexican border. He said when you are crossing the border, you have no rights. I’ve been treated like garbage and one time my girlfriend was questioned to no reasonable end. Just comply, don’t be disrespectful, and be patient. Otherwise if you find the right a$$hole then they will do whatever they want.

[@ertoc0316]

The signs is before cross the lane is not confusing

[@VinnieMack]

There’s people at the car borderlines that direct cars to that lane, but never warn of the consequences. People just see an open lane up to the front of the line smh 🤦‍♂️ Yup it’s a set up lol

[@rhuttrho88]

Get in the long line.

[@jeretso]

Report said all first time passengers get a warning flag and if 1 of the passengers tries to cross again everyone in the car gets fined big time.

[@ladybugsutton117]

This is a fake propaganda video, for one thing you dont hear or see the border patrol just, the only thing people see is the patch that says U.S. border patrol, for another thing if it was true this would be all over the news. glad to see people who know fake news

[@joseortega9519]

@@rhuttrho88 THIS! I agree with you. They're lying that they "didn't know". All us Mexicans on the US side... we know that the Sentri lane is the "fast track" lane to cross in MINUTES and not HOURS! They just tried to pull the "oops officer...little ol me 😊". CBP said "yeah right... that'll be $5000 please" 🤣

[@isaiahsspontaneouscontent9111]

@@jeretso these dumbasses aren't first time passengers 😅

[@neburg6685]

Happened to me the day after Christmas with my sister. We were visiting my dad who just had brain surgery the week prior. On our way back the line was huge and we were stopped by a cop in a highlighter jacket and told to pull over. He basically told us the get down and we knew we were going to be extorted to get out of it without a hassle or getting the vehicle impounded and having it be a huge issue. He took my sister’s ID and wanted $100. I took the money out of an atm at the casino nearby and went back to pay him. It’s very organized. Whenever you see a group of cops near each other they are working together, directing traffic and looking for schemes to get money out of you. We are both very familiar with Tijuana and we both have lived there

[@imTechnikz]

Okay those are corrupt Mexican authorities you’re talking about. Also happens to many. This story is different.

[@meditationmindbodysoulmusi1195]

Lawsuit lawsuit lawsuit !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@omarmedrano9798]

I willing to bet that these people who went thru the century lane were just trying to bypass the long lines and ultimately paided the price. Next time wait in line for 5-6 hours like the rest of us have to.

[@olchat2012]

S E N T R Y Lane. Sentry lane.

[@mspanther1816]

@@olchat2012 it's Sentri lane. Don't correct someone and be loud and WRONG!

[@isaiahsspontaneouscontent9111]

The individuals in the beginning of this video are the type who will forcibly cut in front of you at the ready lane.