A couple of Romanians, a documentary subject on History, after he wanted to enter Canada with two “mother” and six salami sticks
A couple in Romania became a protagonist in a documentary broadcast on History, after being surprised at an airport in Canada with undeclared products. The scene, from the funny replicas to the fine received, was broadcast in the “Airport Security” series.
The couple of Romanians became the subject of documentary on History. Photo: video capture
The episode broadcast by History was filmed on one of the busiest Canadian airports. The rooms surprised the moment when the Romanian couple was stopped for thorough checks. Ask what they carry, the two responded simply, which sparked laughter among both security agents and viewers.
“He gave me two chickens”, It was the sincerity response of the two Romanians.
What were luggage hiding
The policeman responsible for the verification had a surprise of proportions at the opening of the suitcases.
“I did not expect to find two huge, relatively cruel chickens, and the stomach of an animal; it was a pork stomach. I also found six pork salami. You have a total of 5.3 kilograms of meat. It is a large amount. We will see the statement you made,” explained this.
The major problem was not only the amount of products, but the fact that the passengers had ticked in the form that they did not carry food of animal origin.
What the Canadian Law says about smuggling
The officers have attracted the attention of the two Romanians that the non-declaration of the meat is considered smuggling in Canada and can attract serious sanctions.
“You both signed the form, you said that you do not have any of the products indicated, but on line three write clearly: meat products, animals, or parts of them. You have not declared them. Do you have health certificates in Romania to enter them in Canada?”, the policeman asked.
The two spouses acknowledged that they had no documents, simply reasoning that “it was too far” and did not think that additional documents would be needed.
Huge fine
After checks, the authorities applied a consistent fine.
“The non -declaration of the meat is considered smuggling. I checked and noticed that you have traveled a lot in the last five years. So it is not the first time you complete this form. You will receive a fine of Canadian $ 1,300. Canadian laws are very strict when it comes to food,” the officer said.
The flesh, chickens and salami were seized on the spot and destroyed, according to the Canadian health protocol, as a measure to prevent the spread of diseases and to protect food safety.
The documentary has brought to light not only the strict rules of the Canadian customs, but also a frequent phenomenon among the Romanians in the diaspora: the attempt to bring with them the tastes of home. Sausages, bacon, salami, yard chickens – for many Romanians, these are not mere foods, but symbols of childhood and affective links with family and tradition.
“The chicken raised in the yard or the pork salami made in the house remind of the holiday tables and the winters in grandparents. There are authentic tastes that cannot be replaced by the products from foreign supermarkets,” the episode makers noted.
