A commercial truck arrives at a border crossing with a shipment manifest indicating 'auto parts'. During a preliminary inspection, the officer notices discrepancies between the manifest description and the visible packaging and labelling on some items. What is the most appropriate next step? A) Wave the truck through, assuming it's a minor clerical error. B) Open and thoroughly inspect every package in the shipment immediately. C) Detain the driver and demand an explanation before continuing. D) Refer the shipment to a secondary inspection area for a more detailed examination and verification against the manifest.

Question: A commercial truck arrives at a border crossing with a shipment manifest indicating 'auto parts'. During a preliminary inspection, the officer notices discrepancies between the manifest description and the visible packaging and labelling on some items. What is the most appropriate next step?

A) Wave the truck through, assuming it's a minor clerical error. B) Open and thoroughly inspect every package in the shipment immediately. C) Detain the driver and demand an explanation before continuing. D) Refer the shipment to a secondary inspection area for a more detailed examination and verification against the manifest.

Answer options:

• Wave the truck through, assuming it's a minor clerical error.
• Open and thoroughly inspect every package in the shipment immediately.
• Detain the driver and demand an explanation before continuing. ✅ Refer the shipment to a secondary inspection area for a more detailed examination and verification against the manifest.

Correct answer: Refer the shipment to a secondary inspection area for a more detailed examination and verification against the manifest.

Explanation: Discrepancies between a manifest and the observed goods warrant a referral to secondary inspection to resolve the inconsistencies and ensure compliance with import regulations.