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US comedian Eric André accuses Melbourne Airport staff of 'racial profiling' after he's pulled out of line and 'sniffed thoroughly' by dog


Eric André, 41, unleashed a tirade against the Melbourne Airport after its customs officers pulled him aside for a random sniffer dog search on Monday.

A high profile US comedian and actor has accused Melbourne Airport of 'racial prejudice against people of colour' after he was randomly stopped and searched by customs officials. André asked his followers to send him the Melbourne Airport complaints line and the contact details for any Australian discrimination lawyers in response to the incident. US comedian and actor Eric André, 41, claimed that he was targeted because of his race at the Melbourne Airport after customs officers pulled him aside for a random sniffer dog search

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