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Canadian Fined For Not Providing Border Agents Smartphone Password (www.cbc.ca)

Posted by msmash on from the borderline-absurd dept.

Reader da_foz writes: A Canadian was reentering Canada when he was arrested and charged with hindering or obstructing border officials. At the time traces of cocaine were found on his bags and he was carrying $5,000 in cash. He provided his smartphone to border agents as requested, however refused to provide the password. Canada Border Services Agency officials asked for Philippon's smartphone and its password. From a report: "He handed over his BlackBerry but refused to disclose the code to access the phone. Philippon was arrested and charged under the federal Customs Act, accused of hindering or obstructing border officials." It is unclear if he provided the password while agreeing to the fine.

2 of 276 comments (clear)

  1. Boarder Agents by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Are those the ones that you rent rooms to?

  2. Re:Meet the $5 wrench by magarity · · Score: 5, Funny

    Agent: Clubs you with a wrench. "Give me your REAL password, smartass"
    You: ...

    That's why my password is "I'll never tell, you bastards!"