German tourist with a Roman artifact on the E-scooter of police

German tourist with a Roman artifact on the E-scooter of police

The Italian police arrested a German tourist after transporting an antique Roman artifact during a rent scooter. The 24-year-old man was stopped on Wednesday evening in the historical Via Veneto near the US message when he drove an antique column between his feet with the 30-kilogram marble base.

the ancient artifact and its meaning

The archaeological superintendent of Rome described the artifact as "historical interest". The tourist stated that he acquired it as a "souvenir", but remains unclear whether he paid money for it.

legal consequences for the tourist

Although the man was not charged, he is suspected of having "received stolen cultural assets". The police did not publish his name. Archaeological experts continue to examine the artifact to find out where it comes from.

tourist misconduct in Italy

The behavior of tourists has been a long headache for the Italian authorities. Tourists have been arrested in recent years because they drove down the Spanish stairs with e-scooters and a Maserati, carved their initials into the Colosseum or drove into the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a moped.

exciting incidents with tourists

Only in February was a tourist from New Zealand after jumping into the Trevi fountain. In addition, an American tourist had to go through an emergency operation at the beginning of this month after being injured in a spur while trying to climb a fence for ancient Colosseum.