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Why Sardinia's tourists taking sand as souvenir face fine

 

Famed for its pristine beaches, the Mediterranean island of Sardinia has hit back at holidaymakers who have been pinching its sand.

 

Under a law that came into force on 1 August, four tourists have been given €1,000 (£920; $1180) fines while trying take sand, stones or seashells home.

 

They were caught by X-rays as they left Elmas airport in the capital Cagliari.

 

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41031029

 
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