Russian Security

An American journalist was stopped at a Russian Checkpoint
in the bullet-pocked suburb of Chechnya.
The Russian soldier said, "Get out of the car and open the
trunk!"
The American replied, "I'm sorry, but the handbrake on the car
is broken. I can't take my foot off the brake or it'll roll back
down the hill."
So the Russian says, "Do you take me for a FOOL?!" as he slides
into the passenger seat, and stamps his big boot onto the brake
pedal.
"Now, go and open the trunk!"
So the journalist reluctantly complies with the soldiers request
and goes and opens the trunk of the car.
"Now", shouts the Russian from inside the car, "Is there any
contraband in there?"