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Why is stealing a seemingly harmless little jar of sand from an Italian beach considered a severe criminal offense?

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Why is stealing a seemingly harmless little jar of sand from an Italian beach considered a severe criminal offense?

Why is stealing a seemingly harmless little jar of sand from an Italian beach considered a severe criminal offense?
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