Have you ever scooped up some sand as a holiday keepsake without giving it a second thought?

You may want to think twice before you do it again, because taking sand from these three popular vacation spots could not only cost you more than your entire trip but could even land you in prison.

In the stunning island of Hawaii, removing sand from any beach can cost you up to £75,000 as sand is a limited source for the island.

In 2020, a French tourist was fined £890 for having two kilograms of…