A beach shell can land you in jail. A seashell collected at a foreign resort will attract a huge fine if a tourist tries to take it home. It's the same story with store-bought coral. It is easy to even get a real trial for such gifts. Lawyer Arkady Zabelko told the section that the punishment depends on the value of a certain item in the country. Here is how some souvenirs are punished in different countries:. Egypt: for exporting shells and corals, a fine of up to 5,000 pounds (about 7,000 rubles) plus confiscation. Thailand: for unprocessed corals and large shells, a fine of up to one million baht (2.4 million rubles) or up to 4 years in prison. Buying: for ivory and rare plants, a fine of up to 40 thousand dollars (3.2 million rubles) or up to 4 years in prison. Turkey: for ancient coins and ceramics, a fine of up to 60 thousand dollars (4.8 million rubles) or up to 12 years in prison The main rule that can save you at customs is to always keep the purchase receipt.

A beach shell can land you in jail. A seashell collected at a foreign resort will attract a huge fine if a tourist tries to take it home. It's the same story with store-bought coral. It is easy to even get a real trial for such gifts. Lawyer Arkady Zabelko told the section that the punishment depends on the value of a certain item in the country. Here is how some souvenirs are punished in different countries:. Egypt: for exporting shells and corals, a fine of up to 5,000 pounds (about 7,000 rubles) plus confiscation. Thailand: for unprocessed corals and large shells, a fine of up to one million baht (2.4 million rubles) or up to 4 years in prison. Buying: for ivory and rare plants, a fine of up to 40 thousand dollars (3.2 million rubles) or up to 4 years in prison. Turkey: for ancient coins and ceramics, a fine of up to 60 thousand dollars (4.8 million rubles) or up to 12 years in prison The main rule that can save you at customs is to always keep the purchase receipt.