Rome, tourist reported trying to steal a fragment of the Colosseum

He wanted to take home a brick fragment detached from a wall at the Colosseum: however, a 36-year-old tourist’s vacation in Rome ended yesterday with a complaint for aggravated damage and unlawful taking of cultural property belonging to the state. The man had removed the brick fragment but was immediately caught by the carabinieri of the Roma centro company, who, together with other patrols, monitor the famous monument on a daily basis.

Carabinieri, also yesterday, also stopped several people who were illegally selling products to tourists queuing to enter the Colosseum, as part of normal operations to combat illegal trade. The result was eight charges and 15 administrative penalties amounting to about 19,000 euros. The products that were being offered to tourists and seized by carabinieri included water bottles, umbrellas, Santa hats, and selfie sticks.

Rome, tourist reported trying to steal a fragment of the Colosseum

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