[pct-l] Entry back into the USA via the trail Southbound

[jerrygoller at backpackgeartest.org (Jerry Goller)]

A perfect illustration of why the government shouldn't be allowed to have
weapons.

Jerry

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From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Robert Logue
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 9:16 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Entry back into the USA via the trail Southbound


Technically, it's illegal to enter the U.S except at a designated "port of
entry", which does not include the PCT crossing. It doesn't matter whether
or not you are a U.S. citizen or what documents you may be carrying. If
caught (however unlikely that may be), there will probably be arrest, fines,
and consfication of personal property.
 
As an example, while doing some research on this question three years ago, I
found an instance of snowmobilers briefly crossing from the U.S. into Canada
while on a day trip. Observing their reentry to the U.S., the U.S. Border
Patrol arrested them, 
fined them $5,000 each, and confiscated their snowmobiles for not entering
at a port of entry. These were US citizens and the incidents were before
Sep.11.
 

		
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