An official said that bringing animals into Poland’s national parks is forbidden, adding that non-native creatures could be harmful to local wildlife.
He said there have been instances of tourists trying to bring dogs, cats and even snakes into the mountains.
Penalties for breaching the rules can reach PLN 500 (USD 133, EUR 114).
Capuchin monkeys, which are popularly known as “organ grinder monkeys,” are sometimes kept as exotic pets.
(mk/pk)