Mads Mikkelsen, a Norwegian tourist, was detained by American customs and border protection (USCBP) at Newark Airport for five hours. He claimed that the detention was caused by a counterfeit picture of the American vice president JD Vance, according to the BBC report.
After the incident, Mikkelsen spoke to the local Nordlys and BBC publications and said USCBP agents threatened to impose a fine of $ 5,000 if they unlock the phone for inspection. During the search, they found a picture of Photoshopped JD Vance with a bald head.
Mikkelsen said the BBC: “It seemed that the agent seemed to be very antagonized in the image. He asked me why I had him saved on the phone. He continued to the agent that it was just a meme.
When he spoke to the Daily Star, Mikkelson said, “They asked direct questions about drug smuggling, terrorist plans and right -wing extremism, without reason.” He also added: “They required complete information about all I have encountered in the US, including name, address, telephone number and what they did for work.”
He also said that he reported agents about the legal consumption of cannabis in Germany and New Mexico, after their extensive questioning concerning drug smuggling, terrorism and extremism. In addition, he was accompanied to a secure room and bought to give up his shoes, phone and backpack.
What does USCBP say?
Meanwhile, USCBP reported in the X post that Mikkelsen was not allowed to enter for drug use. “Check the fact: False,” they posted, “Mads Mikkelsen was not denied entry from any memories or political reasons, it was for his admitted drug use.” The Ministry of Internal Security also publicly denied that the Mikkelsen was denied entry due to meme.
(Tagstotranslate) cannabis in Germany
