What happens to all the toiletries etc., that is confiscated from hand luggage at airports?

Question

I did notice that all the security people smelt very nice and they all looked well groomed!

Answer 1

Never mind that c**p---what happened to all my liquor & cigarettes they took? I suspect I contributed greatly to a damned fine party.

Answer 2

aye they take it all ..

Answer 3

it all gets sent to charities

Answer 4

Yeah, lol they take it home!

Answer 5

They auction off all the bags with unwanted luggage. Its an interesting auction were you bid for the bags without knowing what is actually in it. So its a bit of a gamble. lol

Answer 6

I work at our local airport on security and i can tell you that all confiscated toiletries are destroyed. If passengers paid attention to announcement and took notice of numerous signs and also being asked about oversize items by security then they wouldn't have it confiscated. If in doubt put it in your main hold luggage.

Answer 7

The items are auctioned off to the staff. I asked the same question when some of my items were confiscated at the airport!

Answer 8

Trashed.