Travelling mistakes happen, but few land you in international headlines. That’s exactly what happened to a Russian tourist in Turkey, after a moment of casual absent-mindedness at the airport turned into an unusual security incident.

What exactly happened?

The 35-year-old woman arrived at Alanya Airport for what should have been a routine entry process. But while bending down to pick up a dropped sweater, she briefly held her passport between her lips. What seemed harmless instantly raised red flags.

According to Nexta, security officers stopped her twice at the checkpoint, pulled her aside for questioning, and eventually denied her entry — issuing a formal warning for "desecrating a state symbol." Read Also 'Pyjama Man' Jailed For Grabbing Ariana Grande At Singapore 'Wicked' Event

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