Personal belongings, dumped on the us-Mexican border
Categories: Photo project
By Pictolic https://mail.pictolic.com/article/personal-belongings-dumped-on-the-us-mexican-border.htmlPhoto of Tom Keifer "the American dream" shows the items that he found in the trash, working as a janitor at a U.S. customs and border control in Arizona. He said that most of the things belonged to the people crossing the border illegally.


"Rosary, for example, are considered potentially dangerous and confiscated during the arrest," says the photographer.

Often thrown toothpaste.

"Extra clothes too often seized during the arrest — it is not considered vitally important."

Often withdraw wallet and ID.

Black plastic bottles used as jar and covered with pieces of clothing or blankets.

Snickers is the most popular candy among crossing the desert. Any food considered contraband and confiscated.

Razors considered hazardous and also withdrawn.

Any headgear are not considered a vital and thrown away.

Headphones are also not considered to be a vital asset.

Such personal items like combs, barrettes and hair bands are considered dangerous and are forfeited.
Keywords: Border | Things | Custom | Photo-project
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