"US Tourists Detained in Turks and Caicos for Ammunition Possession: A Nightmare Situation"

Five Americans, including a Florida grandmother and a father of two, are facing potential 12-year mandatory prison sentences in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was found in their luggage. They claim they were unaware of the ammunition and are pleading for leniency, with growing pressure from U.S. governors and a congressional delegation. The possession of firearms or ammunition is illegal in Turks and Caicos, and a recent court order requires a mandatory prison sentence, even for tourists, in addition to paying a fine.