I can see this being useful in France. I was basically accused several times of being shoplifter. At one store they demanded to look inside my bag and then zip-

I can see this being useful in France. I was basically accused several times of being shoplifter. At one store they demanded to look inside my bag and then zip-tied it shut. At another store they wanted to go through my bag at checkout. It was all very rude and undignified.