Americans Detained in Turks and Caicos Over Ammunition Charges Form Unlikely Bond

Five U.S. citizens face severe penalties for possessing stray bullets, creating a support system while awaiting sentencing.

The Americans were arrested for having stray ammunition in their luggage while visiting Turks and Caicos.
They face a minimum 12-year prison sentence under the country's strict gun and ammunition laws.
Three of the detainees are living together, providing emotional support and forming a 'family-like' bond.
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for their release, arguing the penalties are excessively harsh for innocent mistakes.
The detainees' cases have sparked discussions on the legal and diplomatic implications of the arrests.