From very recent experience I know that a small item (i.e. Swiss Army Knife) went into airport employee's pocket!
2007-01-02 07:23:26 · 13 answers · asked by Clive W 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
anything confiscated that is illegal, they share it out amongst the staff.......... true!!!!
2007-01-02 21:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by old dick withers 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They get auctioned. You can get a big box of confiscated knives for a really cheap price at some website, if you are so inclined.
FYI: You're allowed to keep knives with you on your trip (you can bring them aboard the aircraft) as long as the blade is less than 4 inches long.
2007-01-02 07:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contraband is confiscated. Goods on which duty are deemed to be payable are released when payment is made. Goods confiscated are usually sold at auctions. The exchange & Mart have a list of venues.
2007-01-02 07:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually they are auctioned or destroyed. If you have knowledge of an act such as the one you describe, you need to report it to the British Airports Authority (if in UK)
2007-01-02 07:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rubbish bins
2007-01-02 07:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by yamahaqi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are auctioned annually by the Customs department. They release ads in paper anouncing the auctions.
2016-03-29 04:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Geraldine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They throw it all in the bin as they did with my childs scissors he couldnt take on the plane.
2007-01-02 07:42:19 · answer #7 · answered by lisa c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually thats a great question.i noticed you cant get thru with a lighter but then you can buy one from the free shop right behind the checks.WTF?!?!?!?!
2007-01-02 07:31:49 · answer #8 · answered by LL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm just hoping the woman that took my hair conditioner realizes it's hair removal . . . .
2007-01-04 06:28:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that can happen, however most is supposed to be donated to charities, sold or dumped.
2007-01-02 07:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by mini metro 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They go to Pawn Shops and smokers
2007-01-02 08:11:44 · answer #11 · answered by msflightatt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋