I've also been traveling a long time. I don't know that it's that different. Obviously, the EU has meant far fewer interactions with customs once within Europe. But even within the EU there are still certain restrictions in place.
You are required to know the rules, to avoid importing anything that is not allowed, and to declare if you have anything to declare. They have the right to pull you aside, ask questions, and inspect all of your belongings before letting you into their country. If you are walking through the "nothing to declare" lane when you have prohibited goods or goods that must be declared, you may be caught, and should not expect leniency.
You are required to know the rules, to avoid importing anything that is not allowed, and to declare if you have anything to declare. They have the right to pull you aside, ask questions, and inspect all of your belongings before letting you into their country. If you are walking through the "nothing to declare" lane when you have prohibited goods or goods that must be declared, you may be caught, and should not expect leniency.
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