A little more to add that didn't make the original tweet: This could be someones only chance to discreetly alert authorities and speak to someone away from their abuser or controlling family. Any metal object would do but 'the spoon trick' is something security are alert to.
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This reply from
@frontlinegrunt adds some useful context and explanation of how this should work for a victim.pic.twitter.com/yOEl25DxQT
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More insight on why this 'spoon trick' is a helpful option from
@PrincessMissDeepic.twitter.com/ekTc0vOBej
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Go to a costa or cafe and take a spoon if you are unable to bring one from home

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I don’t think they’ll miss a spoon when it’s someone’s future and well being on the line! I think if they did the police would politely decline to open a theft case 
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The coffee shop would likely be very pleased with the positive publicity, especially if it was a US chain famous for calling the police on patrons. However, would a trafficking victim get good coffee?
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Spoke to an airport security officer this afternoon. Apparently simply knocking the side of the scanner will set the alarm off so I guess that's an option in the absence of something hidden.
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I work in an airport (not security) and was unaware of this. Until I tried to go back through security after my lunch break forgetting I had a metal spoon in my pocket. Got discreetly pulled aside and asked if I was OK

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The way it works is the spoon sets off the metal detector and as it is hidden in their underwear the person is taken somewhere private to be searched. As in without the person forcing them to go. This gives them the opportunity to speak to security/police alone.
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Precisely. Sometimes have to sacrifice the full details for a bit of formatting

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@CopThatCooks only happy to help, it’s for a good cause.
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Coercion isn't that simplistic. Targets comply in order to fund or protect family, meet cultural expectations, because they need money, or to please a partner or other protective figure. If it were just a matter of carrying cutlery, the problem would disappear overnight.
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You are absolutely right.
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On another view. When you tell your story to the authorities. The authorities could track you from that point onward (let me say use you as bait with your permission) in case of trafficking. You’ll help rescue many more.
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Or they could let you go through Alert authorities on the receiving end to ensure your safety. In course of the journey, Secure your family. Then again alert the authorities as regards your rescue. These Ideas are open to criticism
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Forced Marriage
HIDE A METAL SPOON IN YOUR UNDERWEAR

