Can X-Ray see through tin foil?

Can a normal package x-ray machine see through reynolds wrap or regular tin foil? Just wondering if that would help when sending something through the mail (fedx or ups).

It would probably make them suspicious. Just get an old movie case, get a bag, rap the bag in a paper towel and stick it in the movie case. Good to go. Or tape it in the bottom of a mug.

Of course not on the outside of the box.

The dogs nose is a much larger threat.

RemeberMe said:

Can a normal package x-ray machine see through reynolds wrap or regular tin foil? Just wondering if that would help when sending something through the mail (fedx or ups).

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Rule of Thumb:

1. Any reflective material going thru the x-ray machine is going to raise supspicion.. as it is mandated by federal law for ups and fedex to check for items that is not suppose to be sent over by air or mail... it may or may not go through but why take that chance for something that only fit in the mail? you feel me?

2. Second, think to yourself is it worth it? most likely its a little stash, but u should know that its a federal crime (regardless of how small or big it is) ... Thats when the big boyz come in (DEA,FBI, etc) ... they don't know how big or small of a fish you are until they do their investigation (months after if they detect it).. now, you are looking at a major offense and it doesn't really matter what state you live or what great MMP card you may have, it won't help you that much because federal law can override certain state statues...

No one is trying to scare you here... you do whatever fits your needs but try just to be careful....There are other wayz but you must do your homework careful... Just remember, it only takes one mistake to screw things up... good luck and happy toke!

Secret: XRAY cant see seeds properly anyway, bending radio/x-rays will raise suspicions "I worked there for 2 years they tell u it works, but xrays cant see seeds"

Your real threat is this device they have "and seemed to never use too often" that can pick up odor particles, even when your nose cant ;P
or drug dogs they use from time to time.
so long as its odor proof, use a cd/dvd case. taped in mugs. hidden in candy "this one works really well they tend not to open foil for candies when its a box of 24 candy. and one of them happens to be foiled suran wrap containing 10 seeds or so "

Use imagination and youll be fine.

samljer said:

Secret: XRAY cant see seeds properly anyway, bending radio/x-rays will raise suspicions "I worked there for 2 years they tell u it works, but xrays cant see seeds"

Your real threat is this device they have "and seemed to never use too often" that can pick up odor particles, even when your nose cant ;P
or drug dogs they use from time to time.
so long as its odor proof, use a cd/dvd case. taped in mugs. hidden in candy "this one works really well they tend not to open foil for candies when its a box of 24 candy. and one of them happens to be foiled suran wrap containing 10 seeds or so "

Use imagination and youll be
fine.

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Seeds wont' be that big of a deal if caught...however, I don't think he or she is just talking about shipping seeds..

what ever you do, dont put a return adderss on it. so it dont get trace back to you.

inside your own country you should be fine ,make sure if your mailing weight it is an off weight and air sealed or in liquid ,liquid cant x-ray thats why at airport you have to take out liquids,I mail stuff in canada fine so far

It's aluminum foil - tin hasn't been used in years.

X-rays can't see through led. But I would disguise what ever I was sending rather than mask it. If you ever looked at an x-ray image, you can't really tell what anything is. I would worry more about odor.

Hello,


Sorry to interfere in you thread but I have been looking everywhere for a reply and really need some help.

I am shipping some small homemade liquor but it is forbidden in my country to send liquid by post and sometimes parcels get caught by X-ray (liquor is cheap, I cannot ship through Fedex or any other courier).

Can you help me to find a solution ? I have read all posts here and it seems that foil does not work ? What else could I try ?

Also as you seem to know Miami very well can you tell me how it is possible that US Customs at Miami catch 100% of the bottles I send when other states customs in US do not make problems ? Are Miami customs very strict and do they check every parcel ?


Thank you so much for your help.

You are my last chance.

I just bought a roll of aluminum foil from Amazon.com (Martha Wrap). Lets hope they dont scan my package, right?

But to answer the question, if the material is denser inside the package than outside the package, the X-Ray will see it.

for sure''''''''''''''

samljer said:

Secret: XRAY cant see seeds properly anyway, bending radio/x-rays will raise suspicions "I worked there for 2 years they tell u it works, but xrays cant see seeds"Your real threat is this device they have "and seemed to never use too often" that can pick up odor particles, even when your nose cant ;Por drug dogs they use from time to time.so long as its odor proof, use a cd/dvd case. taped in mugs. hidden in candy "this one works really well they tend not to open foil for candies when its a box of 24 candy. and one of them happens to be foiled suran wrap containing 10 seeds or so "Use imagination and youll be fine.

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I second this on x-ray issues.. Though I doubt odour proofing a dvd case is even possible against a good dog, and if it is, it would take some serious discipline and skill..

Triple Vacuum Seal and research the criteria for suspicious packages.

You owe the Oracle two nice compliments given to strangers.

People don't wear tinfoil hats for nothing.That stuff holds amazing powers.

A suspicious package usually involves large surface areas of tin-foil, especially if it contains a liquid or organic substance... Does noone else watch "Nothing to Declare" ?

cutman said:

what ever you do, dont put a return adderss on it. so it dont get trace back to you.

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Better to use a bogus return address. No return address on a package seems unusual.

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Shape — Is it lopsided or uneven? Is it rigid or bulky?

Look — Are there oily stains, discolorations, or crystals on the
wrapper? Does it have a strange odor?

Address — Is there a return address? Are there restrictive
markings? Are there misspelled words? Is it addressed to a title
rather than to an individual? Is it an incorrect title? Is it poorly
typed or written?

Packaging — Is it sealed with tape? Is there excessive tape?
Is there excessive postage?

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hxxp://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov/suspicious_mail.html

Adapted from information provided by the U.S. Postal Service

Type of mail: Foreign, Priority, Special Delivery
Restrictive endorsements: Confidential, Personal, To Be Opened by Addressee Only
Visual distractions: Fragile, Rush, Handle With Care
Excessive postage (usually postage stamps)
Fictitious or no return address
Poorly typed or handwritten addresses
Incorrect titles
Titles but no names
Misspellings of common words
Oily stains or discolorations
Excessive or uneven weight distribution
Excessive binding material: masking, electric or strapping tape; string; twine
Rigid, lopsided or uneven envelope
Protruding wires, screws or other metal parts
Postmarked from area different from return address

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Moses Mobetta said:

Better to use a bogus return address. No return address on a package seems unusual.

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Definitely, but it's technically better to use a real address, just not yours. Use a businesses or school's address. Better yet, use your Congressman's/Rep's. Fuck em, they do you. Actually the last part's a joke. If they do scan the return address it would probably get noticed/flagged.

And while I wouldn't call tinfoil radiopaque, most machines operated properly could "see" it, especially if you use a lot. Use a vacuum sealer, since weed and plastic are radio-translucent, and try to keep your package thin since a dense enough mass of weed can be "seen" by a person who knows how to interpret radiographic images. That's my $.02.