79: Emily was caught as a drug mule

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media

True Crime, Documentary, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2021

⏱️ 69 minutes

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When you travel internationally, do you ever get nervous when you come back to your own country and have to go through all the questions about where you’ve been, your reason for travel, and what you’re bringing back into the country? This is stressful for a lot of people, even those who have not done anything wrong. My guest in this episode is Emily. She lives in Toronto, and a few years ago she spent some time in the Caribbean. She flew back into her home airport, and had to go through that process of being asked all the questions. Like a lot of people, this really stressed her out. But in Emily’s case, she had good reason to be nervous. Under her dress was roughly $150,000 in cocaine. That was a bad day for Emily. She told me the whole story, including how that experience led her to what she’s doing today. Follow Emily, and try some of her amazing popcorn: website: comebacksnacks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comebacksnacks/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/comebacksnacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBFKhNnSi2dA_WXTDaRP2w This episode is sponsored by BetterHELP – professional counseling, done securely online. Get 10% off your first month by using this link: BetterHELP.com/WHATWAS This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa – timeless, earth-friendly jewelry starting at just $39. Get 10% off by using this link: AnaLuisa.com/WHAT and use the promo code WHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	With the worldwide pandemic going on for the past year, chances are you haven't been
0:11.6	traveling as much as you normally would.
0:14.5	But think back before COVID, and whenever you may have traveled outside of your home country,
0:20.8	maybe you flew to another country for business or just for a vacation.
0:29.8	At most countries, here in the US, we have a process you have to go through when you come
0:34.3	back into the country.
0:36.2	You have to talk with someone and show them your passport, tell them where you've been
0:41.1	and for how long, and you have to tell them what you're bringing back into the country.
0:47.1	This conversation makes some people really nervous, and I'm talking about people who haven't
0:52.0	done anything wrong.
0:54.1	Just being questioned can make some people uncomfortable.
0:58.5	The US Customs and Border Patrol has even created a presentation to let travelers know
1:04.0	what to expect so people don't freak out.
1:10.9	Welcome to the United States.
1:15.9	US Customs and Border Protection Officers take the arrival process very seriously.
1:21.7	We are responsible for everyone's safety and security.
1:26.2	As security is so important, your immigration status may be subject to further review, or
1:32.0	you may have your baggage or personal items inspected.
1:35.0	This is a routine process to ensure the integrity of our nation's immigration, customs, and
1:40.4	agriculture laws.
1:42.4	During every step, you are free to ask questions of any of our officers.
1:47.0	So let's get started.
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