Originally Posted by
WingNut60
Or, let someone think that they can get away with bringing in restricted goods by not declaring it and they will surely try.
And then what, just let them off scot-free?
In Oz, if Customs think that you've made a genuine mistake then they may generously just issue a written and recorded warning, first time anyway.
Trouble is, more often than not, it is not a genuine mistake. It is an attempt to deceive. A fair portion of the goods sold in Asian (and other exotic) groceries has entered the country in suitcases.
So, sorry. No sympathy.
The delta FA handed it to her on the way OUT. So I am sure she asssuend it was ok. Yes sounds like a very HONEST MISTAKE