New video shows it’s nearly impossible to say ‘No’ to DEA searches at airport gates

[@ExceptionalLibra]

He tried to intimidate him and became upset when it didn't work.

[@angeldetierra3855]

--- Thanks for exposing these DEA criminals!

[@roblewis570]

everyone send this video to your congress / man/woman

[@thequestionmark]

Never thought I'd watch a cop rob people at the gate and be so smug about it. Armed robbery at its finest. Thanks for making us aware.

[@neilkurzman4907]

Actually, it’s the government, in this case the federal government robbing them. He’s doing his job of robbing people. You can blame Obama, Trump, and Biden for allowing this to continue

[@DJcyberslash]

Did you miss all the national police stories. If they will delete unarmed people don't think they won't steal your bags. These dudes are corrupt.

[@MyHighHorse]

They rob citizens every where. CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE and fines that are not judgements are a violation of constitutional rights.

[@TheGrimSniper14]

They don’t take anything though…

[@neilkurzman4907]

@@TheGrimSniper14 He didn’t take anything because he didn’t find anything that he wanted to take. But he certainly would’ve if it was there.

[@fen4ri]

LOL it was so obvious that he did a signal to the dog AND made a noise to get it to flag the bag. That video footage is a great piece of evidence. I hope that guy sues or something because they at least owe him money to cover his missed flight (at MINIMUM)

[@gregbolton1480]

Welcome to America where you are not allowed to sue any federal official of any rank, stripe or color of duty badge. Not a One. No Accountability in U.S. courts for Federal DEA Thiefs terrorizing innocent Americans in airports or anywhere they so choose to strike. Snakes in the grass ???

[@jaynecobb1]

2:49 That DEA agent is definitely trying to be a jerk! This is a great example of the police becoming the criminals.

[@warrenb8228]

DEA are not police, they’re federal agents. They don’t come to your house when you need them, all they do is manufacture criminals to justify their existence. They do nothing to stop crime.

[@jdgoesham5381]

I'd love that so if it went to court I'd demand a jury. Not many people would side with that cop if they saw that smugness and him trying to steal. I totally wouldn't side with him if I was on the jury. And I'm no cop hater. I just despise and loathe crooked thieving police who use their job to be shitty to Americans who 100% don't deserve it. They'd get SO MUCH MORE work done at the southern border in one week than doing this for a year. But they're pussies and scared of the border. Now they go after us.

[@roblewis570]

bad attitude and first pass by the carry on,, dog didn't alert , second pass the jerk agent made that sound ... the victim play that video to the jury ... thing is any money settlement wont come from that agent, it will come from taxpayers, and that's the problem, until govt agents pay out of their own pocket, crap like this video will never end

[@kis4beauty]

Please keep this awareness going until this criminal behavior ends!

[@ianbattles7290]

"If you didn't do anything wrong, why not just let them search?" For the same reason I close the door when I use the bathroom - I have a RIGHT to privacy.

[@chewbwaka9781]

Amen!

[@TheFlyingZulu]

Also cops have been caught PLANTING drugs on people and then arresting and charging them. Look up the "cop in Central Florida who planted drugs to arrest people". The cop finally got caught by his own badge cam and everybody he put behind bars, legitimately or not, was released.

[@mannogroneg1248]

Would you let them search your bag if you had a dildo in there!!! 😁😆🤣

[@firepilot109]

Because if they find cash that could take if for zero reason. They are nothing buy thieves and will get their Karma for sure

[@brandiwynter]

As a former police officer this makes my blood boil. It's a CLEAR violation of that mans constitutionally protected rights. This is no different than "stop and frisk" without probable cause which was ruled unconstitutional in Terry v. Ohio. I hope this man's case gives the DEA the reaming they so desperately deserve. Good luck sir!!

[@facelesssman]

Ditto!

[@poolhub89]

Qualified immunity allows them to get away with these crimes with no consequences.

[@brandiwynter]

@@poolhub89 there has to be some kind of protection or the police can't operate. Even when you do EVERYTHING by the book, there's an 80 to 90% chance someone is going to claim you did something wrong.

[@XJWill1]

What are you talking about? Terry v. Ohio was the landmark Supreme Court case that said that stop and frisk was reasonable. It opened the door to 50+ years of detainment based on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Anyone with half a brain can see the slippery slope there, and ever since that travesty of justice, cops have been harassing people based on their whims which they claim are reasonable suspicion.

[@XJWill1]

@@poolhub89 No, qualified immunity has nothing to do with crimes. It only applies to civil lawsuits. The reason cops almost always get away with their crimes is because the prosecutors and DAs implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) collude with them, declining to prosecute because they don't want to get on the bad side of cops they need to work with, and they certainly don't want to have the police union endorsing their competitor in the next election.

[@98f5]

Sue them please

[@neilkurzman4907]

Sue them? Sorry, the courts seem to support this.

[@TheRealMrBlackCat]

Legal action against criminals produces literally nothing. This is a job for force.

[@DKNguyen3.1415]

Ever heard of qualified immunity? And the catch-22 that goes along with it?

[@joekev27]

That cop was so smug about being able to get away with robbing that man.

[@TheGrimSniper14]

Robbing him of what?

[@amazingman63]

@@TheGrimSniper14 his fucking money

[@TheGrimSniper14]

@@amazingman63 he didn’t take anything from him. Are you high?

[@GiantMushrooms]

​@@TheGrimSniper14 Are you high? Imagine not being able to understand 4th grade level information. 😅

[@amazingman63]

@TheGrimSniper14 hes obviously trying to detain and rob the guy. Hes smug because he wont face consequences for his actions and he knows it

[@SmokyOle]

Atlanta News First has been the TOP group fighting against the DEA and their unconstitutional airport crimes. Respect to Atlanta First news.

[@sacred_g]

The amount of RAGE I felt watching this would've landed me in jail if they tried to "detain my bag." I wouldn't be able to stop myself from shouting at that guy. I was shouting at my computer.

[@jesse00pno]

Same! FECKING SAME! I’m shaking I’m so mad, my dude. They work SO HARD to EARN THE HATE then act so dumbfounded that people single them out for killing. Geez. Wonder why?!

[@aown]

be quiet, fatty

[@Teeveepicksures]

have a glass of milk, relax.

[@LeadBariBass]

​@Teeveepicksures if this doesn't make your blood boil then u are part of the problem.

[@CHEDDARANDWAFFLES]

And they wonder why we hate them so much

[@TheRealMrBlackCat]

Actually, they don't wonder, or care.

[@howlinwulf]

​@@TheRealMrBlackCatyeah right.

[@ChristopherSEA]

These thugs are the reason people hate law enforcement.

[@cashcowcommissions6790]

💯!

[@roblewis570]

well said ___ another video where a veteran who returned from Afghanistan, police stole his $100k life savings .... during the traffic stop ... the veteran told the police about the money as he had no reason to not ... they still took his money

[@98f5]

Donate to the institute for justice to fight tyrants. Why did this guy consent after all that

[@chewbwaka9781]

Reddit post says they were trying to take his bag out of sight and he was afraid they'd plant evidence after the fake dog signal.

[@the_chomper]

this will never stop until INDIVIDUALS are held accountable for their action. fire this agent his bosses and drain their pension and it stops

[@ianbattles7290]

"I don't consent to any searches, seizures, or questions...so, *either show me a warrant or leave me alone."*

[@Teeveepicksures]

He said as they dragged him down the aisle.

[@YouMakeItHappen]

You're free to go, but your bag stays.

[@tvviewer4500]

This cop needs to be fired.

[@theotheleo6830]

Yes, he and the shady dog handler.

[@cashcowcommissions6790]

Agreed! I think anyone who sees this video would say the same!

[@TheGrimSniper14]

For?

[@tvviewer4500]

@@TheGrimSniper14 being a fake police officer that lies

[@LeadBariBass]

Violating the mans 4th amendment rights. ​@@TheGrimSniper14

[@chilogutierrez695]

The bag was already literally checked through TSA...... Power tripping

[@janofb]

Sue for violation of your civil rights. Contact your state representative and Senator.

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

The DEA has no authority to search you when you're traveling inside the nation, the TSA has no authority to look for anything other then weapons or other possibly dangerous items. They assumed he was carrying cash or drugs because he bought a last minute flight out of that dump of a city known as NYC (Truly a rats paradise and that's coming from many different new yorkers); so they assumed they had the right to force him to let them do a search without probable cause or a warranty. It's facially unconstitutional and the airport should be held just as accountable as this DEA jerk. He's DEA he's not a 911 police officer, nor is he TSA/FAA; unless he bought a ticket to get on the airplane or has a warrant he never should have been allowed past the gate. The lack of probable cause should make this a kidnapping, theft, harassment, and possible assault; nothing about this was legal or reasonable. We need to reign in these tyrants.

[@jamesharrison2374]

That is not what the signs in the airport state, there are signs all over advising you can be searched for any reason by the government for just being there. Just got back from an out of country travel, they have bigger guns at the airport in Europe, but mainly leave you alone if you are not doing anything weird.

[@Molon_Labe1776]

It made it sound like he IS a police officer than has been deputized by the DEA to rob citizens (aka: civil asset forfeiture).

[@jesse00pno]

They work so hard to earn the hate. They’re EARNING it, so I say let’s let them HAVE IT!

[@Molon_Labe1776]

Second attempt since yt likes to delete my comments. It was stated he was a police officer with a local pd. He's most likely just a police officer DEPUTIZED by the atf to steal (civil asset forfeiture) from the public.

[@Molon_Labe1776]

Second attempt since yt likes to delete my comments. It was stated he was a police officer with a local pd. He's most likely just a police officer DEPUTIZED by the dea to steal (civil asset forfeiture) from the public.

[@goldeneaglejk2678]

The worst part was how the officer harassed the poor guy after. I know the Officer was trying to get a reaction out of him so he could arrest him.

[@TheTishy44]

I love the constant gaslighting….cops or any other agent who feels like they are basically Gods and what ever they say goes…and if your don’t they will escalate it and try to make your life hell.

[@starbournehero771]

ACAB

[@rxtf]

Institute for Justice is doing good work.

[@FredSmith-s5t]

One of the MANY reasons why I never fly any more. So many dirty law enforcement!

[@robertkensler2156]

so we really do live in a police state!

[@MoiraWillenov]

You just figured that out? Wow, your a damned genius.

[@kingrama2727]

lol the fact that some of you are just figuring this out is astonishing and yet you’ll still vote for your oppressors

[@stevanpotts5459]

Exposing these people to the community is key, make sure their family is being asked why he thinks his job funny.

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

Bullies with guns

[@Molon_Labe1776]

*pirates

[@herbrice8933]

Your constitutional rights do not go away at an airport.

[@timinwsac]

As the dog alerted on the handlers hand that says to me that the handler must be using drugs. So maybe he should be investigated.

[@kfiscal01]

It just wasn't his point with his hand, it was the gay kissing sound he made with his yap.

[@ryancasey919]

So nothing changes and they’ll always be allowed to do this to us?

[@warrenb8228]

You can’t detain a bag, what a rock.

[@jebsails2837]

The same type of searches, on trains, airlines, and buses, were conducted in Central Europe 90 yrs. ago. You know how that turned out. Narragansett Bay

[@TH-vc5sl]

Moral of the story. DEA continues to harass passengers with zero repercussion. Got it!

[@evanlane1715]

Are you going to get back to me about Georgia State Patrol arresting me for having a seizure at a red light?

[@BrendanKeefeMMJ]

Yes. Absolutely. Sorry for the delay.

[@AZ-gd5uf]

Georgia State Patrol is an absolutely corrupt state government department victimizing innocent citizens every, single day and they must be stopped for abusing citizens and violating the laws they’re supposed to be aware of and honor. Thank you @evanlane1715 for shining a spotlight on these corrupt cops.

[@420frankp]

So sorry to hear this. I had a close friend, passed away now, who went into diabetic shock at a red light. Police threw him out of his vehicle for "resisting" and beat the ever living crap out of him, breaking his shoulder, 4 ribs, and his lower orbital. All because he wasnt able to comply. His wife was screaming at the officers the whole time his sugar was extremely low but they faled to listen. The paramedics arrived 10 minutes after and were in complete shock. 2 of the officers were fired 2 days later but never arrested for thier crimes. The tried lying on their reports sayng he was making terroristic threats. The state settled less than 6 months later for 1.5 million. In my opinion, it was no where near enough because his health declined quickly after that. 😔

[@mattweh]

We don’t give you respect EVER, you give us the respect ALWAYS because your job wouldn’t exist without us!

[@Bbfishman]

yea that doesnt work bro. go try that out and come back and tell us how that goes when you get smacked by reality

[@Unknown-pc9yq]

Disband the DEA. Sue them for this event. Qualifying immunity should he removed once you violate the constitutional rights of citizens.

[@Nick210]

One noteworthy item didn’t make it to this story. In the original video the officer says the passenger bought a last minute ticket and whenever that happens an alert is sent to the DEA, that is why he is being targeted - which in itself is an insane premise

[@racingdatasystems3708]

It’s more BS. I fly 80X a year and almost all of my flights are booked a day or so before I’m needed somewhere.

[@brucejamesj]

My wife purchased a last-minute ticket because her father had just passed away. So, by their thinking, she's a criminal!

[@Nick210]

@@racingdatasystems3708 it’s been mentioned elsewhere so I’m certain something of the sort happens. I believe it is for certain airports and not nationwide

[@Teeveepicksures]

​@@racingdatasystems3708 I still sometimes get the dreaded 'XXXX' on my last minute tickets and end up in rubber glove security. I'm almost 50, never been arrested in my life, and have maybe 3 tickets in the entirey of the my driving history. I SWEAR there's someone out there with a similar name as mine who's wanted by Interpol.

[@protonflux5766]

The officer featured has numerous cases of civil asset forefeiture, including one incident 3 years ago of $50,000 even when no drugs were found. These abusive programs have caused the DEA to shift from adressing real crime problems to addressing budget shortfalls through theft.

[@patrickday4206]

This should be a flashing sign saying that we no longer live in a free country!!!!!

[@TheRealMrBlackCat]

Who thinks we still live in a free country?

[@Teeveepicksures]

On your bedroom door? Like a 'Cool Guy Zone' ?

[@Tonyinthephilippines]

He’s been a criminal agent for many years, he just admitted it

[@raycosman824]

I don’t think HE is the government! These people are why people hate the government! He can’t just expect you to give him respect, he has to EARN IT!

[@LivingTheDream21]

Outrageous!!! 😡🤬🤬

[@gonefishing8347]

When are the reporters going to get an answer to these situations from the Government.

[@BarelySqueakinBy]

And they wonder why people don’t trust the government! Something needs to change!

[@chrisytblair]

The police officer is w/ Hamilton Ohio PD. Cincinnati airport (CVG) is across the river in Kentucky. 🤔

[@Teacherofall]

Just walk away

[@Arkangel88Mr]

So if this is illegal, where are the lawsuits? What is the problem?

[@geoffh1]

You aren't paying attention. There are lawsuits. The IoJ is suing over many encounters just like this.

[@se2103]

In what exact Government office does this policy originate to let loose these miscreants.

[@flashoflight8160]

This happens all over the country with drug dogs. Really the only thing you can do is to record the police and the dog and file a motion to suppress in court if it gets to that point.

[@chillfill4866]

I would hope that a reduction in rights would at least come with a reduction in crime. We see this is not the case. Fed govt needs to get its sh*t together... In the meantime, please talk to your friends, family, and employers about a tax strike.

[@diegofianza3525]

Excellent flex on the Freedom of the Press and Speech. Thanks.

[@abruptpegasus]

I mean, that's plainly an illegal search, but our court system is so broken there's no way to hold the government accountable when it violates your 4th amendment rights. DEA agent also became threatening and tried to intimidate when confronted with someone who actually knows and asserts their rights.

[@TheRealMrBlackCat]

This is a job for the Second Amendment...

[@CW-uj7bt]

The sad thing is that these offers always got away with it and keep abusing their power.

[@royaltee5896]

So sickening

[@TypicalMental]

I’m in missouri but this needs to go viral !

[@lindamurphy3969]

Wouldn’t DEA be more effective at the border than stopping a man with a backpack for no reason? That DEA agent’s profiling skills are amateur.

[@billybob4589]

First, I would like to know what would have happened if he kept refusing the search. Also, I think the solution is to set up a bunch of reverse stings with lawyers standing by and hidden cameras and wait for rights to be violated. Then sue and sue some more. Then protest in front of all relevant gov't offices and do it again.

[@geoffh1]

He never consented.

[@jackspencer8290]

@@geoffh1 Yes he did, at 5:02. Watch the entire video before you chime in.

[@PhrontDoor]

Well, it looks like the dog check failed 100% of the time versus this guy... so that means that we should feel compelled to reject dog-evidence going forward.

[@TheHiredGun187]

This is another reason I will not fly commercial inside the US. I will spend a little more and use a local General Avaition airline. (AKA a puddle-jumper)

[@jamesascher8147]

its called FASCISM

[@vgbclean]

This happened to me in New York also

[@Esquinawatusi]

This PISSES me off so bad!!!!!

[@MWMTex]

Don’t say no. Demand a lawyer and a search warrant. You will miss your flight but it’s all worth it.

[@firepilot109]

People need to get this DEA agents name and address and go have a nice conversation with him

[@theaouch4749]

Public exposure is best protection you can have don't blackout your face.

[@gvceda900]

The guy should have pressed the cop more when he said he didn't know If he had probable cause. I understand being nervous but at some point you got to have some balls

[@tomahawk5118]

That officer is a dick. No respect. He’s on a power trip.

[@luismasa4048]

That will ruined me emotionally and my vacation if I be on that position

[@jackspencer8290]

Suggestion: Don't facilitate any conversation by answering ANY question the man asks. I would simply say, "I don't answer questions. I don't consent to being searched." Whenever he asks a question, I would repeat "I don't answer questions". I would keep my feet moving, and walk to my seat. Q. "Where is your bag?" Response: "I don't answer questions."

[@paulstejskal]

And "I don't consent to my personal effects being searched beyond TSA screening without articulable probable cause or a warrant." (something like that, not a lawyer)

[@douglastaylor43]

Still need a warrant

[@Chefbrad613]

5:25 When that DEA agent says "I'm not a dog, Are you a dog?", I have a feeling that there is a long list of ex girlfriends/boyfriends (or any acquaintance for that matter) that would strongly disagree with that self assessment.

[@WillKlaver]

.. Never Consent To Anything, & Sue Their A*ses .. 🤨⚖️💰

[@MikeCerrooq1zt]

He needs to be fired

[@TonySoto]

Would you see "bonuses" for the chief and the rest of the slime? They need to be audited and whenever any civil forfeiture bullsheep is claimed, they need to be wearing active body cameras and be held accountable to return every penny WITH INTEREST back to innocent people.

[@trig1988x]

a cop will do the same thing if your trying to pay with cash for a car and just say its drug money and steal it

[@JamilLynch]

We have the government we deserve.

[@davestevens4193]

I'm 6'5" 285lbs. Touch my bag and see what happens

[@DSplatter]

Geez, what an unprofessional guy.

[@ThisTall]

There’s no such thing as the constitution or bill of rights. And every law enforcement officer knows oppression is their job.

[@jackspencer8290]

A couple more thoughts. Even though the dog "alerted" (which was clearly faked by the dog's handler) - this "alert" was not used by the cops to justify searching the bag. They knew the "alert" would not hold up in court. They did not search the bag until given consent by the flyer (5:02). So that means the the fake dog alert was nothing more than another pressure tactic. For me, the most important take-away from this is that one should never participate in any kind of discussion or argument with the cop(s). Answering their questions - no matter how innocuous those questions are - is participation. I would say "I do not consent to my bag being searched", and "I don't answer questions". Keep your feet moving. Let them say whatever they want. If they say "Stop walking", I would say "Am I being detained?". If they do not answer in the affirmative, I would say, "You are not answering in the affirmative, so I am not being told I am being detained". Then keep walking. If they say "You are being detained", I would say, "What is your probable cause for detaining me? I don't answer questions. I do not consent to a search. I want a lawyer. Again, I don't answer questions." Finally, you have to be willing to put the time in, which means missing your flight (which this flyer did). I would record everything. Additionally, I would fly with a body cam.

[@Standoffmuffin]

You should be allowed to say no and go home at least. Ridiculously unnecessary if you're past security, they should have no reason to harass you. If they have reason to believe so go phone a judge and get a warrant. Dont have enough evidence? Then stop harasssing people! Unless they admit that the TSA is worthless.

[@theviking2877]

Why is this allowed to happen in a democracy?

[@lolaj3932]

Wow, wonder why I don’t fly and I drive every major highway. They can’t stop you on the highways.

[@brambo09]

Then we need a class action lawsuit

[@minang7479]

Fire him!!!!

[@takotako808]

That dea agent was bullied for sure

[@dee6975]

Let’s get a movement to stop using the dogs are being used as a tool and a weapon

[@Amtcboy]

So it’s okay to call one “biggest jerk.”

[@gottago9824]

that DEA agent should not be with a 5 mile radius of a badge, let alone any kind of power over citizens. Wow - what a putz that agent is.

[@hammerdragon4321]

I wouldn’t shadow out my face I would let these tyrants know who exposed them

[@christopherbasham1551]

This only stops when you make it clear that this behavior is why you don't fly.

[@obp6891]

Whathappens if you carry your cash in your wallet or purse?

[@CCscott]

That cop is an embarrassment to his department.

[@mentation]

I'm not from the US and don't know what your fedaral laws say, but can these people not come together and launch a class action. I assume theres a lot of people whose money gets seized, and if theres enough noise can people not challenge the law.

[@yx9811]

You are not detained, but your bag is?

[@WWPlaysHoldem]

Hope he gets a nice settlement!

[@buyaj7693]

I would tell the gestapo. I dont answer questions and just keep asking if i am being detained.

[@prospektraks]

bout time to do something about these clowns. I'm glad they showed their faces and gave their names. Is this kid in his 30s? Time grow up, young man.

[@dallasbhowell8485]

Gotta love a piggy calling the person he's harassing is a jerk.