Leia Organa's pouch for diplomatic purposes, holding the Crown Jewels originating from Alderaan Diplomatic pouches functioned as compact containers utilized by high-ranking officials to transport items of importance, such as sensitive documents, precious valuables, weaponry, and even contraband. These pouches possessed immunity from searches conducted by the majority of security personnel and at checkpoints. A common feature of many diplomatic pouches was the presence of explosive mechanisms, designed to detonate upon any unauthorized attempt to open or access the contents.