There's a lot of discussion around where the focus seems to be masking the odor of MJ in order to thwart a dog's sense of smell. I don't really believe in this as the most effective means of transportation. Why? Well, I've never seen anyone involved in a regular traffic stop with a K9 unit.

I think the real key to 'getting away' is prevention of probable cause. If there's no cause to search your vehicle, there will be no cause for calling in a K9 unit.

Here's a method that might work well. It's only been used in the transportation of Salvia from one state (where it's legal) to another state (where it's legal) when the states in between may frown at possession. Perhaps this would work for MJ, too.

STEP 1
Take only as much MJ with you as you can fit in a small film canister (the little black ones). You can probably have 3-4 canisters before looking like a freak.

STEP 2
Wrap the weed VERY WELL in plastic. You may wish to completely seal it with duct tape or something. Whatever you do, you should make sure that it easily fits in the film container. Make sure that it is not packed tight within the container.

STEP 3
Pack the weed tight in the container using Baking Soda. Why baking soda? Not only does it absorb odor, but it also acts as a pretty decent insulator--which you'll need soon. Place your film canisters to the side with caps on.

STEP 4
Now, you'll need candles. These candles should be brand new. It is VERY important that they have never been lit. I recommend buying new candles specifically for this step. Keep the receipt and bag. You should use candles no smaller than 14.5oz. You will need one candle for each film canister. Make sure the candle is OPAQUE. It should also have a VERY strong and unpleasant odor. Actually, if you can find a hemp candle or something, that would be even better.

STEP 5
Place a candle on a candle warmer. The candle warmer will melt the wax without disturbing its "like new" look. This process can take a while. Make sure you plan ahead. Rushing this step can be detrimental to your efforts.

IMPORTANT: Only heat the candle using a candle warmer. Attempting to heat the candle faster using a stove can damage the candle and ruin its appearance. It is important that the candle look like a new purchase.

STEP 6
Once the candle is completely melted through, gently slide the film canister into the center of the candle. It should be easy to suspend it directly in the center of the jar. Be very careful not to disturb the wax. If it looks unnatural, you've just created probable cause, and that's what you're trying to avoid. If the wax is too hot to suspend the canister, you should unplug the warmer and let the wax stiffen a bit. Suspend the container and let the wax naturally cover the canister. (You may have to heat it up again.) Once the canister is in place, remove the candle from the warmer and let the wax harden. Don't worry about the heat on the weed. The canister and baking soda will protect it from any loss of potency. The melted wax also releases a lot of odor, helping to mask any scent escaping the container.

STEP 7
Repeat this process for each film canister. When all of the candles are rehardened, you should inspect them for signs of use. If they still appear brand new (and you can not see the canister within), place them in the original shopping bag with receipt. Staple the bag closed. Store the bag in the trunk of your car. It is important that this bag be out of sight. Beneath the seats of your car is NO GOOD. The more barriers between the candles and the cops is better.

CONCLUSION
You've successfully masked the presence of your weed. If you are stopped, and the police decide to search your vehicle for any reason, they will never detect probable cause for destroying your personal property in order to find the drugs.

If a K9 has alerted the cops to your candles, hope that you used Hemp scented candles. Candles that smell like drugs should reasonably support a false alert, and the cops will have no probable cause to destroy your personal property.

No matter what happens, probable cause is the key. Never consent to a search. Even as they frisk you or search your car, don't be afraid to continually speak out that you invoke and refuse to waive your 4th and 6th Amendment rights. NEVER answer questions. EVER.

Most importantly, NEVER travel with a smoking device. When cops find a smoking device, whether in plain sight or on your person, they immediately have probable cause to search your vehicle. Buy a pipe once you reach your destination, and only after removing the weed from your vehicle and storing it on your private property. NEVER travel with a pipe AND weed. That's just stupid.

There's another trick I have, but it's best used for Salvia because dogs aren't trained to find Salvia. So I won't mention it here.

Peace!
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