It was alleged by the women who testified that intrusive body searches including body cavity probes were done under most unsanitary conditions and not done by a doctor. Of the 1.800 searches made on women under this procedure. 285 were found to be carrying contraband. and a very small percentage. if any. were found to be carrying narcotics in their body cavities. This procedure has resulted In strong protests from women on both sides of the border and a great number of allegations about other border crossing irregularities have resulted. In order to alleviate this situation. I. as chairman of the subcommittee that conducted the San Diego hearings believe that immediate administrative reforms should be made at U.S. customs stations along the Mexican border in line with the following recommendations: First.
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