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Tampa mother detained in Costa Rica after $40 souvenir confused for 'pre-Colombian artifact'
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa mother is sharing a cautionary tale for anyone traveling internationally. Christina Merrild was taken into custody in Costa Rica for a souvenir she had in her carry-on bag. “I realized I was in danger when they told me I was …