Peru : Lots more hassle from Police ?
I´ve searched the HUBB posts & cant find anything related to this (given slow speed of this connection)
Last night in Cali I was talking to 2 guys who have just ridden north through Peru & they were very keen not to go back.
- one guy was handcuffed to the police car whilst they searched his baggage
- when stopped, the other guy had a copper jump on his bike & ride off, returning an hour later having rifled his baggage.
- generally stopped very frequently & harrassed, the implication being that money was required
Whilst not wishing to offend anyone, we´d had some  s & maybe this was biggin it up.
Anyone had any experiences that they´d care to share, good, bad or ugly ? and any tips for avoiding the ugly ? (aside from less  !)
I was lookin fwd to riding through Peru & your valued opinions will help.
Cheers
Scouse
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