Random computer selection delayed ambulance at U.S. border: [Final Edition]

Abstract

"The vehicle was selected by the computer for an exam," said Chief Ron Smith, spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. "It requires that another entry be made to close out the inspection." In this case, he said, border officials looked at the ambulance driver's licence and had the vehicle back on the road in three minutes.

"He's feeling good, he's just really tired," said his colleague, Ken Lewenza, who spoke with Mr. [Rick Laporte] yesterday afternoon.