customs inspector
Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words
An official who inspects goods and luggage at customs.
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- A vigilant customs inspector noticed something unusual about the passenger's suitcase.
- "Please open your bags for inspection," said the customs inspector.
- The main duty of a customs inspector is to prevent illegal goods from entering the country.
- If you lie on your declaration form, a customs inspector can impose a heavy fine.
- I was once questioned by a customs inspector for over an hour about my souvenirs.
- Every piece of luggage is subject to search by a customs inspector upon arrival.
- To become a customs inspector, you need keen observation skills and integrity.
- A skilled customs inspector can often tell if someone is nervous by their body language.
- The package was seized after a customs inspector found undeclared valuables inside.
- Did the customs inspector ask to see your receipts for the items you purchased abroad?