Airport statistics reveal that over 2,500 items are left behind by passengers at Malta International Airport each year with sunglasses, mobile phones, and garments topping the list of misplaced items.

Lost, Found and Auctioned is an annual event held by Malta International Airport to raise funds for charity.

During this year's event, bidders will be offered a selection of about 100 items to bid on, with the funds going towards Dar tal-Providenza, which offers support for people with severe disabilities.

Malta International Airport raised over €8,000 each year during the previous two editions of the auction. Money raised was donated to Hospice Malta in 2014 and The Ladybird Foundation in 2013.

The auction will be hosted by comedy duo Danusan at the airport's newly redesigned food court.

"We're very excited to be part of this unique event. It's a brilliant idea, and what's more, it's the right place for guilt-free shopping this Christmas, as we're raising funds for charity while having fun! Those attending could be walking away with some interesting deals from this auction - from tablets and mobile phones to branded fashion accessories and hampers. We're particularly curious to see what's inside the mystery luggage!" said Danusan.

A number of suitcases will be filled with unknown lost and found items and put up for auction as mystery luggage. Last year, the mystery luggage was the highest selling item - the bid started at €40 and it was eventually sold at €400.

Tickets for the Lost, Found & Auctioned charity event are being sold at €5 from MIA offices on weekdays between 8am and 4pm.Those attending the auction will also receive a €5 food voucher, redeemable from any of the food outlets in the food court throughout December and a raffle ticket for a prize draw which will be held on the night of the auction.

Lost, Found & Auctioned will take place at Malta International Airport, Level -1 on December 16th at 7:30pm.