leaving amsterdam via train.....

BlaireD · Post by **BlaireD** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 04:53 am

guys...whats stories, info, news, tips would you have about taking the train away from amsterdam to belgium/france/germany for example, with a possible stash?

curious on how frequent/rare random searches are, either before boarding, on the train, do they brings dogs on board?....

as pathetic as this may sound, no it really isnt for me! my friend is coming with me and he knows im on this site a lot...

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BlaireD · Post by **BlaireD** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 10:49 am

thanks puff, but i meant more so from a travelling perspective instead of via post...

just was curious on info/comments/feedback/experience from everyone in this regard, in tems of getting on the train and leaving Dam...

Cisco · Post by **Cisco** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 12:02 pm

Done the train from Amsterdam to Milan-Florence , got a healthy check from German police/customs although that may have had something to do with smokin a spliff o Afghan in the toilet

found half a spliff and tryed to get a fine of me , when i said i had no cash jus gave me a stearn talkin to ! but at the Italian Border they bring dogs on ! oops say no more

although that was through Switzerland so i dont know other routes ?

baked · Post by **baked** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 12:10 pm

usually german customs bring dogs, too.
i would not recommend to smuggle by train actually!

haha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vYXuC5poj4

and yes, they are looking for small amount users.

mark the martian · Post by **mark the martian** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 03:01 pm

I've taken the train a lot to Germany and have never seen anyone checked

geoffk · Post by **geoffk** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 03:34 pm

Done the train to Germany and Belgium with small amounts and no problems. I have seen those German dogs with the big metal muzzles...scary.

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 08:24 pm

Antwerpen - Belgie

www.nshispeed.nl/en/belgium/antwerp

Dusseldorf - Germany

www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml

Paris - france

http://www.thalys.com/nl/en/

Oh & 1 last webby to help you out

www.raileurope.co.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=36

Have a nice holiday & write a trip report when you get back,Doc.

BlaireD · Post by **BlaireD** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 08:40 pm

thanks guys-looks like more concerns with the germans...

how about france? i took a train to paris from dam 2 yrs ago (had nothing) but dont remember anyone checking anything or any dogs whatsoever...guess maybe i just didnt pay attention.

maybe this is more on the germany side....but those dogs do look scary

***that you tube video, are those trains that go to germany? i didnt undertand any of it*** or were those germans checking elsewhere?

cantona7 · Post by **cantona7** » Tue 3rd Nov 2009 10:41 pm

i personally wouldn't risk it. i told my friend when we backpacked i wouldn't do it and if they did they did it at their own risk and id be pissed off if they got us in trouble/kicked off the train. wouldn't have bailed them out if they got arrested either. was short on cash for a 3 week trip that ended up lasting a month.

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 4th Nov 2009 03:20 pm

BlaireD wrote:thanks guys-looks like more concerns with the germans...

how about france? i took a train to paris from dam 2 yrs ago (had nothing) but dont remember anyone checking anything or any dogs whatsoever...guess maybe i just didnt pay attention.

maybe this is more on the germany side....but those dogs do look scary

***that you tube video, are those trains that go to germany? i didnt undertand any of it*** or were those germans checking elsewhere?

The French cops will bust you so hard you wish you never left home. I saw it happen once and have seen the police on French trains multiple times per week when I was traveling there on a weekly basis for work.

Many of the French train cops are plain clothed and you will not see it coming.

Smuggling drugs is silly, every country has drug dealers.

geoffk · Post by **geoffk** » Wed 4th Nov 2009 03:27 pm

I've heard France is bad, but heard Italy is the worst. I took the train from Amsterdam to Paris last trip, but didn't bring anything as it was our honeymoon and I didn't wanna take any chances.

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Wed 4th Nov 2009 04:42 pm

got train with eurostar 4 years ago french customs went doolally when they saw my pouch of baccy and about 6 officers trawled through it i did think this was over the top. if anything post it

Uncle Ron · Post by **Uncle Ron** » Sat 7th Nov 2009 06:32 pm

A few years ago I was searched by uniformed border agents crossing into Germany. Had nothing on me, so no problems. Had they checked my bag, they would not have noticed anything out of the ordinary. A dog would not have been a problem either because of the method(s) I use.
Easy steps to remember:
1. Airtight.
2. Handle the item with clean-hands. Residue may transfer onto the item and the dogs will alert, and someone with a good nose as well.
3. Don't attract any unnecessary attention. Be cool and enjoy the ride.
4. Air-out properly before getting on the train. If you reek, you will draw unwanted attention (see #3).
5. When trying something for the first time, perform these tests:
The airtight test: place the item under water and look for bubbles
The smell test: use camphor/menthol

Good luck.
Peace

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Sat 7th Nov 2009 10:55 pm

Dirty Uncle Ron wrote:A few years ago I was searched by uniformed border agents crossing into Germany. Had nothing on me, so no problems. Had they checked my bag, they would not have noticed anything out of the ordinary. A dog would not have been a problem either because of the method(s) I use.
Easy steps to remember:
1. Airtight.
2. Handle the item with clean-hands. Residue may transfer onto the item and the dogs will alert, and someone with a good nose as well.
3. Don't attract any unnecessary attention. Be cool and enjoy the ride.
4. Air-out properly before getting on the train. If you reek, you will draw unwanted attention (see #3).
5. When trying something for the first time, perform these tests:
The airtight test: place the item under water and look for bubbles
The smell test: use camphor/menthol

Good luck.
Peace

Some good advice there ron,I was gona have a spliff & a couple of bongs from barneys in the morning before i was gona jump on a train but i may just smoke in my hotel before i get a shower/dressed

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