A tourist in Shanghai did not realize that a small stone he bought turned into a "nightmare" in Turkey when he and his wife and mother-in-law were accused by Turkish police of smuggling cultural relics and awaited trial by the court.

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

The tourist called the so-called cultural relic a souvenir he bought from a local stall for 20 euros. It was a rectangular stone the size of a lunch box. It looked plain. But the souvenir was stopped at Turkey's Antalya airport when it passed customs because Turkey decided it was a cultural relic, but Mr. Du was unable to provide invoices for buying it.

 

 

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Relevant people of the Chinese Embassy in Turkey did a series of coordination work after receiving the visitor's request for help, and finally rescued their family. The embassy reminded that Turkish local laws do provide for the exit of some stones and coins. For example, sepiolite, one of Turkey's local specialties, can be made into tobacco pipes and other objects, is strictly prohibited from carrying out the country; in addition, a large number of commemorative coins are not allowed to carry out the country, "in this case, it is best to ask for shopping invoices to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

As outbound travel becomes more and more popular, how can ordinary tourists avoid taking wrong things and being punished innocently? Simply make an inventory for you.

 

 

Turkey: Local laws have long stipulated the exit of stones and coins. Turkey cracks down on the smuggling of cultural relics very severely. Outbound tourists are usually unfamiliar with foreign situations. They should try to avoid buying "land stalls" in order to avoid unnecessary troubles. Shopping in officially designated travel souvenir merchants or other regular shops where invoices can be drawn up will be guaranteed.

 

 

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

UK, Australia: The UK prohibits passengers from bringing meat products, dairy products and eggs from countries outside the EU. In Australia, meat products, dairy products and eggs are also prohibited, but fruit is allowed. As for medicines, traditional Chinese medicines are allowed to be carried, while Western medicines should be carried by doctor's prescription.

 

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

The United States: The United States also has a lot of rules on entry and carriage. According to U.S. Customs regulations, all meat can not be brought, whether wet, dry or vacuum packaging; mooncakes (especially salted egg yolk) can not be brought into the country; fruits and vegetables can not be brought.

 

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Canada: In addition to meat products, dairy products, animals, plants and vegetable products, fresh fruits and vegetables are strictly prohibited from entering the country. Drugs are also strictly regulated. If you bring prescription drugs into the country, you need to confirm that the drugs are clearly certified, and the drugs must have original labels, instructions and prescriptions. If not, you should bring a copy of the prescription or a doctor's certificate.

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Africa: It's not a fantasy to go to Africa for a visit. If you buy some ivory handicraft and bring it home, you may face life imprisonment for the crime of smuggling precious animal products. According to the relevant international conventions and Chinese laws, the entry of ivory products requires the export license of the exporting country, as well as the permit certificate issued by the National Office of Import and Export of Endangered Species.

 

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

Thailand: The large Buddha statues and artworks purchased in Thailand require the relevant authorities or stores to obtain export licenses, which can be easily displayed during customs inspection.

 

Don't take these things with you when you travel abroad, or they will cause big trouble!

 

If you are really not sure if there are any contraband in the goods you carry, you can go to the contraband passage to declare and cooperate with the inspection on your own initiative at the time of customs clearance.

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