luggage search
Suitcase security screening
A luggage search is an inspection of bags and suitcases, typically by security personnel or customs agents.
Airport security conducts luggage searches to screen for prohibited items.
Customs officers may search luggage for contraband or undeclared goods: They pulled me aside for a random luggage search.
- baggageTraveler's packed belongings
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- airportAviation passenger facility
- securityProtection from threat
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
suitcase · travel bag · screening · body scanner · TSA · checkpoint · scan · drug dog · contraband · officer · declaration · duty free · zipper · rummage · border · passport · carry-on · carry-on bag
- customs officecustoms officer, inspector, passport check, duty desk, security scanner
- border controlvisa requirements, passport control, guard, border crossing, border security
- customscustoms, customs clearance, wedding custom, customs declaration, burial custom
- searchesseek, hunt, quest, find, locate
search target/method
luggage searchpat-down
Body search by touch
body search · strip search · cavity search · frisk · body scan
luggage, search, lugged, lugging, lugs, searched, searches, searching, searcher