Americans Face Severe Penalties for Unintentional Ammunition Possession in Turks and Caicos

Recent arrests highlight strict gun control laws and mandatory sentences in the British Overseas Territory.

Five Americans have been arrested since February for possessing ammunition without prior permission.
Turks and Caicos imposes a mandatory 12-year prison sentence for firearm and ammunition offenses.
Most of the detained Americans claimed the ammunition was packed unintentionally.
Some detainees have been released on time served and fines, while others await trial.
U.S. lawmakers are advocating for the release of the detained Americans, citing humanitarian concerns.