What Happens to Confiscated Knives at Airports?

Learn where airports send confiscated knives and how they are disposed of responsibly.

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Airports handle confiscated knives by turning them over to law enforcement agencies or disposing of them following local regulations. Some knives may be donated to charity or sold through surplus property programs, ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I get my confiscated knife back from an airport? Generally, confiscated knives are not returned to travelers and are disposed of or managed according to local laws.
  2. Are all types of knives confiscated at airports? Most knives, especially those with blades longer than 2.36 inches, are confiscated at airport security points.
  3. What do airports do with other confiscated items? Airports often turn confiscated items over to law enforcement, donate them, or sell them through surplus property programs.

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