Is it really that rare for a celebrity to travel overseas though? I would think that Palm Beach would see a celebrity almost every hour.
I really respect your posts on illegal immigration and I think that you may have gotten the wrong idea on this thread about what people actually mean. Of course we want customs laws enforced but, as with all law enforcement, with common sense discretion.
Serious question because I don't know the answer. Are customs officials allowed no discretion at all when it comes to inspections?
In reality; no. Most of us do try.
As an example; Products from Cuba are banned from import.
The most seen item is cigars. Now, if we find Cuban cigars (while searching your luggage in the secondary area) we will allow the person to abandon them and then destroy them.
But, what you will not hear (at least at my port) is a Customs officer on primary ask, "Are you bringing any Cuban cigars into the country."
There is a reason we don't ask!