Graffitti Taggers Caught in the Act in Rome

Many tourists who travel to Italy are flabbergasted by her beauty, food, and culture. But just as many leave feeling disgusted by the fact that Italians have so little regard for their cities that they cover them in graffiti. As it turns out, many of the vandals are not even Italian. According to an article today in La Repubblica, a 27 year old Swiss man and a 33 year old French national were caught in the act last night, spraying on the back walls of Rome's Termini Station. The Carabinieri followed them to their car, where they found a total of 52 cans of spray paint.

In accordance with a new law, the vandals may face a fine of 1,000 Euro or more, in addition to having to clean up the monument.