Liquids Surrendered At Airport Security: Is There An Afterlife?

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On a short trip leaving providence, I had everything in a carry-on. Deodorant, and new tube of toothpaste, which met the size requirement (all beand new and in original containers etc) were confiscated, OBVIOUSLY to be kept by the TSA worker. I objected and was given a very difficult time. The plane was to leave in 25 minutes or I would have filed a complaint with the airport [police and had this man arrested for stealing. When I did arrive on a return flight to Providence, I did speak to the Pllice who told me they needed the man's name and he was "probably only doing his job".

I have discussed this incident with other fellow travellers who also had or knoew of others who had similar experiences.

While travel needs to be safe and secure for all, TSA rules and regulations are not an open license to steal from passengers. One wonders why these items are permitted in checked luggage without visual examination, if they are suspect in carry-on bags.

Really, the best way is to check everything in luggage so the occasionally shady TSA worker cannot get his free toiletries!

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