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Under what circumstances does a CBSA officer have the authority to search a traveller's personal baggage? A) Only with a signed warrant from a judge. B) Only if the traveller explicitly gives consent. C) When an officer has reasonable grounds to believe there are undeclared goods or prohibited items. D) After observing the traveller littering on CBSA property.

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Question: Under what circumstances does a CBSA officer have the authority to search a traveller's personal baggage?

A) Only with a signed warrant from a judge. B) Only if the traveller explicitly gives consent. C) When an officer has reasonable grounds to believe there are undeclared goods or prohibited items. D) After observing the traveller littering on CBSA property.

Answer options:

  • Only with a signed warrant from a judge.
  • Only if the traveller explicitly gives consent. ✅ When an officer has reasonable grounds to believe there are undeclared goods or prohibited items.
  • After observing the traveller littering on CBSA property.

Correct answer: When an officer has reasonable grounds to believe there are undeclared goods or prohibited items.

Explanation: CBSA officers are granted statutory authority under the Customs Act to conduct searches of baggage based on reasonable grounds to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation.

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