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SAN DIEGO - Speaking from a South Bay detention center, a Bahamian tourist says he will soon be released, after more than three weeks in custody.Pinder, a Bahamian tourist, flew in from the Bahamas more than three weeks ago, to visit a friend.
Pinder says—as he's done many times—he was pre-cleared for his flight into the US and eventually to Southern California, needing only his stamped passport and a police certificate, in essence, a criminal background check. After a few days of shopping, Pinder and his friend decided to explore Tijuana for a night, Pinder's first ever visit to Mexico.A photo shows a happy Pinder as they walked into Mexico. Two friends would join them there for tacos and dancing, before they headed back to the US border.“I felt so upset. I felt violated. I couldn't believe it,” said Pinder.
After legal counsel helped him submit all his documentation, a few days ago, he was told, all charges will be dropped. He'll be released sometime week, when he will fly home.Pinder says he's hoping US officials will create signage or verbally warn people about the requirement at border crossings. ABC 10News reached out to Customs and Border Protection for a response. A spokesperson declined to comment citing privacy reasons.
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