A 69-year-old French tourist was detained on the Italian island of…
A 69-year-old French tourist was detained on the Italian island of Sardinia for attempting to smuggle 40 kg of sand, pebbles, and shells out of the country. The act violates a regional law from 2017, which carries fines between 500 and 3,000 euros.
Consensus
- A French tourist was detained on Sardinia for attempting to transport 40 kg of sand, pebbles and shells.
- The act is prohibited under a regional law enacted in 2017.
- The fines for such an offense range from 500 to 3,000 euros.
- The seized materials are planned to be returned to the beach where they were collected.
Points of divergence
- Experts warn that coral removal is prohibited in Egypt and considered cultural heritage; even small fragments from the Dead Sea may lead to detention, fines, or imprisonment. Only souvenir items purchased in shops are exempt. — riamo
- In Greece, old coins sold on tours were previously used as souvenirs but could result in fines at borders because they are considered archaeological artifacts. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian tourists reminded that they cannot take items out of Egypt and Turkey — РИАМО
- What goods cannot be exported from foreign countries — Вечерняя Москва