Rome
CNN
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Italian police say they chased down a German tourist after spotting him transporting an ancient Roman artifact on a rented e-scooter.
Officers apprehended the 24-year-old on Wednesday evening after he was spotted zipping down the historic Via Veneto near the US Embassy with the 30 kilogram (66lbs) marble base of an ancient column between his feet.
Rome’s archeological superintendent described the artifact as being of “historic interest.”
Police said the tourist had told them that he obtained it as a “souvenir,” but it is unclear if he paid someone for it.
Police said the man has not been charged but is…
