rummage squad

noun

noun

Informal A team of customs officers who search a ship, aircraft, etc. and its crew for contraband.

On our first visit, we had come from El Salvador and were boarded by a rummage squad from the Mexican DEA who carried out a thorough drugs search (supervised by a large Alsatian).2001, Guide to Port Entry, volume 2, page 1588:
On berthing at Shell Haven we were greeted by the rummage squad and we got the full treatment.2014, Anthony Holten, High Kings To Seakings, page 151:

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