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Travelling unravels some of the most bizarre anecdotes. Recently, Malayalam actress Navya Nair was fined several lakhs for carrying just 15 cm of jasmine flowers to Australia.
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There’s a long list of items prohibited under Australian biosecurity and customs laws, spread across multiple categories. A few more restrictions on check-in luggage across airports might just leave you surprised.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are banned at Australian airports.
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As strange as it may sound, sweets like ras malai, gulab jamun, pedas, mysore pak, and soan papdi cannot be carried into Australia.
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It only gets stranger, one item at a time. Under Australian customs, carrying tea, rice, or homemade food is also fineable.
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When travelling to or from the USA, avoid keeping a Magic 8 Ball in your hand luggage.
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Realistic weapon replicas, even as toys, are not allowed as carry-on luggage at several airports.
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Classified as a liquid by the TSA, jars over 3.4 ounces are banned from hand luggage due to liquid restrictions.
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This famously stinky Southeast Asian fruit is outright banned from many flights and terminals because of its powerful, lingering odor.
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