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TheftROME (AP) — Two Italian swimmers returning home from the world championships in Singapore were stopped and briefly detained by airport authorities on the Asian island for shoplifting. Benedetta Pilato, who won a bronze medal in the 50-meter breaststroke, and Chiara Tarantino were released after the Italian embassy intervened on their behalf, the Italian swimming federation said on Friday. “While condemning the incident, the Italian swimming fede…See the Story
Italian Swimmers Returning Home From Worlds Detained Briefly at Singapore Airport for Shoplifting
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