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US national detained for unauthorized GPS at Delhi airport
A US citizen heading to Bangkok was detained at Delhi's airport after security found an unauthorized Garmin GPS device in his luggage. He didn't have the required government approval, so authorities handed him over to the Delhi Police for further checks.
Rules about carrying GPS devices
India has strict rules against carrying GPS devices or satellite phones without official permission—violating this can get you in legal trouble under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act. This isn't the first time travelers have run into issues: others from Scotland and the Czech Republic were also stopped for similar gadgets. Right now, police are investigating if more action will be taken against the US national.