US EditionGerman Tourist Carrying Ancient Roman Artifact on E-Scooter Chased by Italian Police
- Italian police apprehended a 24-year-old German tourist on Wednesday evening in Rome while he rode a rented e-scooter carrying a 30-kilogram ancient Roman marble column base.
- The tourist claimed he obtained the artifact as a souvenir, but investigations continue to determine how he came into possession of the culturally significant item.
- Archaeological authorities have verified the artifact as an item of significant historical and artistic value and are investigating its provenance among Rome's prominent archaeological locations.
- The man was cited by Rome's Carabinieri for having an item recognized as culturally and historically significant and is currently under investigation for allegedly receiving stolen property, though he has not yet been formally charged.
- This incident adds to ongoing issues with tourists breaking laws in Rome, as authorities have previously fined or arrested visitors for damaging or disrespecting historic sites.
45 Articles
45 Articles
The Italian carabinieri arrested a 24-year-old man on Thursday afternoon who was transporting part of an ancient column on an electric scooter. It is not clear how the man came into possession of the piece of heritage. The Public Prosecution Service has started an investigation into possible theft.
A German tourist in Rome was caught riding around on an electric scooter with the pedestal of a Roman column. When officers saw the 24-year-old man riding past on the famous Via Veneto, they stopped him. Between his feet was the base of a Roman pillar. The marble pedestal is about 40 by 20 centimeters and weighs about 30 kilos. According to international media, the tourist called the marble piece a souvenir. After experts examined the column, th…
The Italian police started following a man on the streets of Rome after he saw him transporting an ancient Roman artifact on an electric scooter rented, according to CNN. The police kept him young...
The 24-year-old, a German national, was spotted devaluing the famous Via Veneto with the base of a 30 kg marble column, placed on his scooter.
German tourist who carried an ancient Roman artifact on an electronic scooter, followed by the Italian police The Italian police say he followed a German tourist after seeing an ancient Roman artifact on an e-scooter rented. The police...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
