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I cannot recall ever arriving at an airport where any local couldn't have walked in the arrival exit, grabbed a bag off the belt, and walked out without passing

I cannot recall ever arriving at an airport where any local couldn't have walked in the arrival exit, grabbed a bag off the belt, and walked out without passing any type of security whatsoever. Aren't the belts usually right by the exits? I mean, perhaps security is watching for that type of activity via cameras, but I've never seen a checkpoint to get out after getting my bags.

sithadmin 7y ago
In the US, if you're arriving from an international flight, then baggage claim will be before you clear a final CBP and customs checkpoint. For domestic flights in the US, yes, generally anybody can just waltz up and take a bag if they wished.