I went through what we all refer to as airport security to get to the gate.
The security officers were anything but security. I needed security from the security.
I don't think any of the, for lack of a more appropriate word, "employees" were ever trained in any security related guidance.
So back to the alleged security professionals...(I have to laugh even writing that) asked if I had liquids. I pointed out the bag of liquids in its airport approved size. Instead of acknowledging the bad, the guy chose to rifle through my wallet as though he was going to find a waterfall. Then another man came over and decided to go through my wallet AGAIN. They found my cash and credit cards very interesting...and it was a blatant attempt to rob me of anything they could get away with.
The second guy, laid the wallet on its side, money side up and out of my view, I could see the wheels churning in his head how he was going to get the cash and cards out without my seeing him do it. At this point I had had it and reached around and grabbed my wallet saying they had searched it well enough and they were not going to find liquid in my wallet although to them I believe they thought this was going to be easy pickings.
It was clear as a bell they wanted to rob me. The security at the airport was prepared to rob me! Isn't that reassuring?!? Sickening... What scam artists do they hire to steal from the tourists!?! Good job airport authority! Way to go on your process to hire. Do you make sure they have a criminal record before you hire them on?
After going through all my stuff, the two security officers decided they wanted my camera and I know enough Spanish to know they couldn't figure out a way to get that from me too.
Finally, the one who knew they weren't going to be able to rob me blind, picked up a condom out of my belongings and held it up and said, "I'm gong to keep this for myself." So weird it was surreal.
I just could not believe this was happening.
These thieves were all about how to rip me off not about keeping the airport safe.
The girl after me said they pinched her behind and tried to steal her money too.
The most unprofessional group I have ever laid my eyes on. I felt violated and insulted. If this is how they want to keep tourists from coming back they have succeeded.
I have never been so relieved to leave a country. I will never return.
I have traveled the world over and never seen such behavior in my life.
If the Dominican Airport Authority think this is ok and we should expect people who are hired to secure the airport to steal from and sexually assault the passengers they have another thing coming.
NOTE: Even though it is a federal requirement of the US Government that ALL luggage going on board to the USA be x-rayed before being checked...this did not happen either.
Their idea of security is not providing any.
The security officers were anything but security. I needed security from the security.
I don't think any of the, for lack of a more appropriate word, "employees" were ever trained in any security related guidance.
So back to the alleged security professionals...(I have to laugh even writing that) asked if I had liquids. I pointed out the bag of liquids in its airport approved size. Instead of acknowledging the bad, the guy chose to rifle through my wallet as though he was going to find a waterfall. Then another man came over and decided to go through my wallet AGAIN. They found my cash and credit cards very interesting...and it was a blatant attempt to rob me of anything they could get away with.
The second guy, laid the wallet on its side, money side up and out of my view, I could see the wheels churning in his head how he was going to get the cash and cards out without my seeing him do it. At this point I had had it and reached around and grabbed my wallet saying they had searched it well enough and they were not going to find liquid in my wallet although to them I believe they thought this was going to be easy pickings.
It was clear as a bell they wanted to rob me. The security at the airport was prepared to rob me! Isn't that reassuring?!? Sickening... What scam artists do they hire to steal from the tourists!?! Good job airport authority! Way to go on your process to hire. Do you make sure they have a criminal record before you hire them on?
After going through all my stuff, the two security officers decided they wanted my camera and I know enough Spanish to know they couldn't figure out a way to get that from me too.
Finally, the one who knew they weren't going to be able to rob me blind, picked up a condom out of my belongings and held it up and said, "I'm gong to keep this for myself." So weird it was surreal.
I just could not believe this was happening.
These thieves were all about how to rip me off not about keeping the airport safe.
The girl after me said they pinched her behind and tried to steal her money too.
The most unprofessional group I have ever laid my eyes on. I felt violated and insulted. If this is how they want to keep tourists from coming back they have succeeded.
I have never been so relieved to leave a country. I will never return.
I have traveled the world over and never seen such behavior in my life.
If the Dominican Airport Authority think this is ok and we should expect people who are hired to secure the airport to steal from and sexually assault the passengers they have another thing coming.
NOTE: Even though it is a federal requirement of the US Government that ALL luggage going on board to the USA be x-rayed before being checked...this did not happen either.
Their idea of security is not providing any.
