Am guessing it is a one time thing. Usually the back up is entering California. CA has to ensure no one brings any contraband fruit into the state. Marijuana okay. Apples no.
Stopped one time many years ago entering California. Inspector was obviously of Mexican origin/descent. Looking for oranges. We had some that originated in California. He took ‘em. Later on in a grocery store in LA we saw oranges from Mexico. What is this $hit all about? California hardly has any orange groves left to protect...all turned into housing/commercial developments. California is just one of several states that can go to hell...if they are not already there.
We crossed on I-40 into and out of California in August, 2013, and no delays. Just breezed through.
I’m expecting searches for guns and/or ammo.
Would not be surprised to have lisc. plate data available from gun shop or gun show purchase.