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Growing Number Of Tourists Stealing Artifacts In Rome, Italy
For those who love admiring ancient artifacts, you may want to visit Rome while they're still there. According to police, there has been an outbreak of tourists stealing mosaic pieces, marble mile markers, cobblestones and other pieces of the city's history.Luckily, airport security has been vigilant and is on the lookout for the items. In fact, they've been able to return a large amount of artifacts stolen in the last six months. Moreover, they're finding the majority of the thieves are travelers coming from Britain and northern Europe. These people are not arrested, but instead given a stern warning.
Says Police Chief Antonio Del Greco, "I can understand the legend and splendor that is Rome but that does not mean bits of it should be stolen ... If they want a souvenir of their visit then they should buy something from a shop."
[photo via agoodfella]
Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Europe, Italy, News
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rocky Jul 2nd 2012 7:49AM
Probably by the wealthy as they want all for free and deserve nothing in reality as they help no one but themselves to begin with as they are greed mongers in the first degree
Hunnie Jul 2nd 2012 8:30AM
Dont get caught...Dont get caught...Ever seen a Italian jail??? Its not worth it...Go to the shops instead or keep a noodle or Olive oil leave...
kittylit Jul 2nd 2012 3:45PM
Remember that in Italy if you are arrested there may be no bail. You are assumed guilty until you prove that you are innocent. Besides, stealing artifacts???