When most of the tourists go to visit a country or abroad, they often bring back some souvenirs from there. But today we are going to tell you about an island where the government itself has forbidden tourists to take stones as souvenirs. Not only this, if found doing so, a fine of Rs 2 lakh will also be charged. Know why the government has taken such a decision.
Carrying stones is a crime
According to a report by the New York Post, there is a new ban for tourists visiting Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. A warning has been issued. In fact, thousands of tourists come here every summer. Not only this, tourists stay here for many days. But when they go, they pick up pebbles and stones from here as souvenirs. Apart from this, some people also take back sand from this beach so that they can decorate it in their memories. Due to this there is a huge shortage of pebbles on the island. Apart from this, the beauty of the island is also being affected. This habit of tourists collecting souvenirs is having a very bad effect on the ecosystem of the islands. That’s why the government has taken this decision.
Several tons of stones missing
Island officials say that from the beaches of Lanzarote island About one ton of volcanic material is taken away by tourists every year. Similarly, Fuerteventura’s famous “Popcorn Beach” Tourists take one ton of sand with them every month. Many times soil, stones and rocks were confiscated, but no action has been taken against tourists. But for the first time, a decision has been taken to impose such strictness. According to officials, if anyone tries to collect rocks, stones and soil from the beaches, a fine ranging from Rs 13,478 to Rs 2.69 lakh can be imposed on him.
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