Danish police fine Turkish tourist for wearing face veil

Police in Denmark say they fined a Turkish tourist 1,000 kroner (USD 155) after she entered a police station to renew her visa wearing a full-face covering.

Police in Aarhus, western Denmark, say the 48-year-old woman wasn't aware of Denmark's recent law that makes it unlawful to wear such garments in public. The much-debated "burqa ban" prohibits garments covering the face, including burqas and niqabs. Both are rarely seen in Denmark.

Police said on Tuesday that the woman paid the fine, removed her full-face cover and walked away. No other details were available.