Multiple Americans Detained in Turks and Caicos Over Ammunition in Luggage

Ryan Watson and others face harsh penalties under strict local laws, sparking international attention and legal challenges.

Ryan Watson, an American tourist, faces a 12-year prison sentence in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of ammunition were found in his luggage.
Valerie Watson, Ryan's wife, was initially detained but has been released and returned to Oklahoma.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $210,000 to assist the Watson family with legal fees and living expenses.
The TSA is reviewing security protocols at Will Rogers World Airport where the ammunition passed through undetected.
Other Americans, including Tyler Wenrich, face similar charges in Turks and Caicos, highlighting the strict local laws on ammunition possession.