Tamsil Linrung and two of his travel mates had yet to pick up their luggage that had just gone through the X-ray machine at Manila's Ninoy Acquino International Airport, when the officer glanced at his colleagues. A suspicious dialogue in Tagalog left Tamsil oblivious to what was being discussed. Afterwards the official approached him. "Please open your luggage," said the official.

Although Tamsil's expression changed, the former de