Tourist Pay A Hefty Fine For A Foolish Mistake!

[@caughtinaction]

How would you react if you were fined for food produce? 🤔

[@MRbjr8]

just tic yes and no issue!

[@seansalter1679]

I wouldn't bring any food products into any country. I always check the rules before i travel to a country I've never visited before,

[@theresesoeters4885]

I visited NZ twice and I wasn’t fined at all, because I study the rules for entering NZ. The group of tourists was a group of crybabies.

[@judygraczyk9205]

Embarrassed because intelligent people should know how to read the laws.

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Expensive bananas 🍌😂 why do people always play dumb on those food rules?

[@frankr7902]

Ponytail guy, is a drama queen😂

[@Magicmaetti]

"My heart is not doing it! My heart is broken!" ☝ 😹

[@heidimueller1039]

Poor, poor guy. So sit in your hotel, nobody cares.

[@ellenfoster9764]

Yep!

[@peterrollinson-lorimer]

"it's not the money! it's not the money!"...... it's the money.

[@dianapeek6936]

Comes from Israel, of course its the money.

[@HelenaMikas]

@@dianapeek6936 and the arrogance...

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Probably blamed his wife too.

[@sandragrissom1821]

Such extreme drama! The tour guide is responsible for ensuring all tour members know the rules. Speaking from experience.

[@goodrobby]

Fully agreed

[@NaveedHassan1]

I have a question, though. Why should the tour guide be held accountable? I agree with the responsibility. He should make everyone AWARE. How is he supposed to ensure compliance?

[@navyhmc8302]

From the sounds of things, the tour director did tell them - according to the customs worker.

[@DavyErni-y6c]

People need to realise how much impact an invading species of insects can harm the native insect chain.

[@kannabuddharaju]

True, the invading species are always a threat. Natives know it.

[@caughtinaction]

100%! The result would be disastrous.

[@TheMoochiecat]

The man with the long hair must have thought he was in the running for a dramatical monologue award.

[@zander7671]

That guy sure was a drama queen. I did have a good laugh watching him make a full of themselves.

[@susanfraser6371]

The tiny violins are serenading his broken heart... 💔🎻😢

[@didldererste]

😂

[@cumberlandite56]

lol

[@irenerobertson-smith5502]

Call the doctor, his heart is broken

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

It was disappointing to see a man his age, the man with the ponytail, carry on like a child.

[@missinformed9550]

Please! Every one of these people knew that they were lying on their declarations. When traveling, I make a list of items that I need to declare and keep it handy, so there's no forgetting.

[@jennstewart3003]

Dude from Israel acting like he's never gotten a ticket before... Puh-lease... This is no different than a speeding ticket

[@jdavies212msu]

“I’M NOT A CRIMINALE!!” Yes you are. 😂

[@seansalter1679]

What an actor you broke his heart

[@bobjacobson858]

It should be emphasized to groups and individuals entering Australia that the quarantine laws are taken VERY SERIOUSLY, and visitors must be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that any fruit, plant material or other item on the card MUST either be declared or simply not brought into the the country. Many other countries may not be as strict about enforcing it, but when entering Australia, Australian laws apply. If I were the leader of that group, I would have given a short but emphatic lecture before we had arrived. I'm a biologist/entomologist who has traveled quite extensively around the world, and I've seen a few instances regarding items in these videos that were forbidden but realistically couldn't cause a problem--however, the Australian interpretation of their laws is very strict and conservative, and this is what matters when entering that country. If one doesn't want to pay fines or face potential prosecution, then obedience of the local laws to the letter is required.

[@riffgroove]

One time I was traveling with my family as a small child and my aunt came out to where we were. She brought us a gigantic basket of cherries from her backyard trees Cherries are awesome, the problem was that we were heading across the Canada/U.S. border the next day. When my dad ( her brother ) tried to explain to her that we couldn't take them and why, she got incredibly insulted and started yelling about how "nobody appreciated her."

[@carolynkovacs5412]

A grown man that does not want to understand. Get over it

[@philipnehiley6579]

It's the MONEY! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bevwilkinson2853]

Gosh, pony tail guy would be fun on a tour!!!

[@rosswoolley2854]

Well you can see he has no money to even buy shampoo to wash the dandruff out of his hair.

[@heidimueller1039]

Enough already!!

[@19medan49]

It's clear this innocent man's life has come to an untimely end. He'll never be the same again!!! And all this because of that cruel customs officer. Sack him, I say! What is NZ's agricultural health compared with this man's comfort?

[@North_West1]

These border force type shows have taught me if in doubt check yes and get officers to inspect.

[@North_West1]

Not sure if food is allowed declare it. If you declare food and it’s allowed no harm no foul.

[@zabag]

I'm from El Salvador and have always thought that people from my country were super drama. But today I was proven wrong by an Israeli

[@vinkuu]

So if you are a celebrity, you get off with a warning.

[@tommyau2006]

Drama Queen a gogo...........................

[@londonsapphire1326]

Fine anyone breaking the law, next time they will be more careful and less harm will come to Australia’s environment.

[@SuperGoodison]

Shows you didn't watch the video there in New Zealand ffs

[@seansalter1679]

Was waiting for someone to correct him It's when someone calls me American I'm Canadian ffs

[@turbotransporter]

Common sense is required for international travel and ignorance is no excuse.

[@sm3296]

Good heavens if you’ve been all over the world, surely you’ve come across countries laws about what you can bring in!

[@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465]

Sadly, his heart gets broken easily!! If you don't want fine, don't do the crine! He's a major Whiner....how ridiculous!

[@lisameyer2920]

Is this the worst thing that guy has been through in his life?

[@Mafaldita1230]

People nowadays are such whiners.

[@Nilguiri]

This guy is Israeli. He is a professional eternal victim.

[@catherinelee3298]

lol, what a drama king. 😂😂😂😂

[@catdavis9328]

If they are with a tour group, why haven't they been told, at least answer yes.

[@navyhmc8302]

Forgive me, but all I could think of when the camera showed the person in the red/black/gold jacket (lovely by the way) was: "We're Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band!....".

[@KingDuumb]

Maybe they should blame the tour operator as he should know the rules and should have informed them. He travelled all over the world and could have introduced diseases, pests and more all over the world.

[@jdmagana1132]

Those questions ask if you're not sure, then just answer yes. Stop being dramatic and pay the fine! There's no excuse for not declaring two bananas.

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Making a fuss about your error is ridiculous. Go home.

[@ellenfoster9764]

I think as soon as someone starts moaning about paying a fine for an infringement, customs should ask if they would rather be refused entry. That would stop th3 whining!

[@tedurban9853]

Doctors note. This traveler is required to take 2 bananas 🍌 every 4 hours 4 times a day Dr Chiquita

[@krisjackson5967]

Always go through the Somerthing to declare Section when flying. Been doing it for years & it is fast

[@dianapeek6936]

Absolutely, don;t tell everyone, they'll all do it. I thought it was a secret.

[@krisjackson5967]

@@dianapeek6936 I show them a bag of lollies ha ha 😂 😆

[@BaronEvola123]

It's not the money. It's the money.

[@cremebrulee4759]

It's protecting plants and the environmental from invasive insects that can destroy crops.

[@lisejuul7397]

Follow the rules or stay at Home!!!!!!

[@callmeanythingbutlatefordinner]

Read a book, do some research before you travel. Ignorance is no excuse.

[@Mafaldita1230]

True.

[@ChristineRobinette-ue2mj]

They clean the shoes but yet they walk through the airport or on the plane and people don't pick that up on their shoes behind them? C'mon now

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

The Haka was the highlight; unique to NZ and always great to watch. (I am an Aussie)

[@kittengem4243]

I ❤ This Show!

[@andymorphic67]

its the money.

[@Mafaldita1230]

Of course it was the money. That’s why so much whining

[@cuddlesgocrazy2988]

Mister broken heart 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@irenerobertson-smith5502]

It's not the money we'll then , pay the money

[@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465]

If money's not the problem, then stop whining and complaining, and pay the fine and move on!

[@lindaholtzhausen1539]

😂😂😂 what a drama queen! The banana king!😅😅😅😅😅

[@ellenfoster9764]

The man with the kangaroo shirt and the long white pony tail- I would have a very hard time not saying “FFS, shut up and pay your fine!”

[@bdw1968]

with the drama, acting, and BS, the travelers should have even heavier penalties.

[@dimplessamuels960]

Pay the fine you broke the rules

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Oh they knew!

[@peterroozendaal9922]

Drama, it is not about the money? It is because of a mentality, a belief that money is part of who one is, one's being. Nothing to be proud of.

[@neilcharles2520]

$200.00?,they could be fined $5,000 in America..

[@fritzwacker3771]

It seems its to difficult for passenger to inform herself what can they bring into a foreign country??? Or they think they can cheat border control.

[@jbc1715]

I guess they don't have fruit in Australia

[@jameseldridge4185]

Forget? LOL

[@kimballentyne3482]

The Tour Group leader is at fault for NOT clearly notifying everybody beforehand. The Tour Group Leader should pay because he is responsible for everybody within his group. Everybody within the group should team up and tell the Tour Group Leader to pay because it is his responsibility to notify everybody and he has NOT done his job.

[@ellenfoster9764]

They stated that the tour leader clearly stated not to have any fruit. I admit his trying to get customs to skip the fine was obnoxious. He probably was hoping to boost his tip.

[@cinderblock2289]

The tourists need to get the money💰 from the tour guide company unless they were notified prior in ✍️ writing about 🍎🍌fruit!

[@deborahmoreland1334]

Drama King 😂😂😂

[@joshmarkraj]

No bananas allowed.....how about the dandruff?

[@rosem6604]

Sir, with all due respect - better that your heart cries (why? why drama?) than the agricultural landscape of NZ cries. If you're a guest, please respect the laws of your host. As an Israeli I'm not surprised but still disgusted with this attitude. The tour guide failed them by not making sure they knew and checked before they even got on the plane.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

All for the camera

[@avivacohen8785]

Tour guide sgould have told his group to dispose of such things before departure

[@maxineb9598]

You don't have to dispose before departing. You dispose BEFORE arriving.

[@avivacohen8785]

You're right. I made a mistake. Tour guide should advise group to dispose of specific items before arriving at customs

[@weirdnomad8868]

$200 fine for bringing 2 bananas? Wow that's harsh, I'd be upset too

[@dianapeek6936]

Easy, don't bring in food. How easy is that. ?

[@maxineb9598]

You think that's harsh? In Australia, it ranges from $313 to $3756.

[@erwinrommel2055]

Too much fruit not enough vegis

[@penelope8557]

So, what happened to the cannibis guy?

[@carolynjiminez1247]

He got a warning.

[@dlyras]

He received 1 year in prison for every 0.1 gram 😜😂 Can't believe they did all that for 0.6 grams of cannabis. Thats some big drug bust right there!

[@penelope8557]

@@dlyras Thank you.

[@hennesseyme9112]

That guy is a not so nice person. They could have given him a warning.

[@ef9208]

Yes, it is about the money otherwise you won't be this upset.

[@Mafaldita1230]

Right. If he doesn’t care about the money, then why so much whining?

[@williamhart3488]

Technically, bananas are not fruit - botanically they are berries. LOL!

[@maxineb9598]

Botanically, it's both.

[@Elisa-p2n8k]

Австралия - большая естественная тюрьма. Там законы очень строгие.

[@maxineb9598]

They would have got more flack if they were entering Australia instead. Their border force guys arent so nice.

[@Anna-n3j]

😮😮 Don't bring in foods

[@gaydenmaccallum508]

Quite the drama queen the man with the ponytail. You made a mistake. Man up. Move on.

[@edbifulco]

Interesting, 2 bananas $220 and when chineses liears are caught with 50kg of raw meat, $220 😜😜😜

[@EthanAndMadison]

The guy with the glasses and ponytail is so dramatic and annoying. If I were with him then I would pay the fine myself to get him to shut up. I hope he doesn't quit his day job because he sure won't get one as an actor.

[@dianapeek6936]

He needed to get a hair wash as , a right scruffy individual.

[@amaliadelmontemani90]

Sooo expensive the banana,200 dólares

[@avivacohen8785]

Tour guide at fault

[@vram5717]

Here in California USA were are an important global agricultural region-more so than in New Zealand. And, we are less stringent than these officials and we have more to protect.

[@sipvypkbj103]

Long time when 🤔 u. Travel With Stuff U not supposed too Customer Will throw it' in the Garbage

[@nanaking3042]

This is just inhumane and totally ripped off, i begun to hate the New Zealand. For what they just did it to the fellow visitor.

[@Mafaldita1230]

You’re supposed to respect the rules period.

[@dlyras]

@@Mafaldita1230 Nobody is arguing that point. But its just 2 bananas so I believe he just forgot he had them. They could have easily just confiscated it and given him a warning.

[@shambeez]

2 bananas = $200 ? Does the punishment fit the crime ? First time offenders, what a start to a tour of New Zealand. Surely they can show a bit of compassion after all it was bought in from neighbouring Australia, a foreign country? The tour guide should have been more proactive in advising them not to carry food or fruits into New Zealand.

[@cathyellington7599]

Why am I not surprised. Sports fan let off and elderly man with two bananas charged $200. Pretty sad when bananas are more dangerous than marijuana. Would not be surprised that tour company reconsiders going to New Zealand.

[@guitarsoundsaround]

The sport guy seemed honest though. I thought the border security were allowed to use some discretion.

[@staceywebber8808]

I'm the first here lol 😂

[@franlamb409]

PONYTAIL MAN = auditioning or what!

[@EternalVids]

"We didn't know". Sorry, bud, "ignorance of law excuses no one". Pay the fine, and do better next time.

[@EternalVids]

"It's not about the money, it's not about the money" Country of origin: Israel Yeah, it's about the money.