The man, who is in his 50s, was later released but with a fine of NOK 12,000 for his attempt to walk a few meters into Russia.
He admitted to trespassing and was fined. He only crossed the border a little bit, says police officer Einride Hals to VG.
Norway and Finland have only one open border crossing, at Storskog, a crossing the Italian tourist was nowhere near.
The man is free to continue staying in Norway, the police say.