Customs

When I walk through the Nothing to Declare channel at airports, I often find a complete absence of any customs officials. I've always put this down to the fact that they're busy in the Red Channel or that they simply don't have the capacity to be there all the time. How naive have I been! I discover that all major airports have a system of two-way mirrors and close-circuit TV which enable the custome people to monitor passengers even when they're still in the baggage hall. I've never smuggled anything in my life, save perhaps for a bottle of spirits more than my quota. Nevertheless, for some reason I always feel guilty as I walk past the customs officers and try to feign indifference. Won't need to anymore.