Prohibited flick knives and CS gas canisters on display at Heathrow as customs officials urged British holidaymakers to ensure their souvenirs can be legally brought back into the country. * Weird and wonderful goods bought by tourists are regularly confiscated by customs officers - everything from caviar to tortoises. Other bizarre items that officers have found include swords and animal tusks. Passengers caught in possession of prohibited goods will have them seized and could face fines or imprisonment. Customs Minister Paul Boateng said, "Every year millions of tourists flock to Europe and
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1192 x 1797 px | 20.2 x 30.4 cm | 7.9 x 12 inches | 150dpiDate taken:
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Prohibited flick knives and CS gas canisters on display at Heathrow as customs officials urged British holidaymakers to ensure their souvenirs can be legally brought back into the country. * Weird and wonderful goods bought by tourists are regularly confiscated by customs officers - everything from caviar to tortoises. Other bizarre items that officers have found include swords and animal tusks. Passengers caught in possession of prohibited goods will have them seized and could face fines or imprisonment. Customs Minister Paul Boateng said, "Every year millions of tourists flock to Europe and far away destinations and bring back an assortment of gifts and mementos that look innocent but can in fact be illegal.