Episode 193 • • 10:28 - 14:03
193: Goldman Sachs and the Pedo Bear
Homeland Security, Customs Examination Service Shipping Scams
A personal anecdote regarding a 20-foot shipping container reveals high fees charged by private companies for mandatory Homeland Security scans. These Customs Examination Service (CES) centers operate as monopolies, charging up to $1,800 for inspections that may not even involve unpacking goods. The hosts note that containers from Afghanistan reportedly bypass these screenings despite security concerns.