In the Caribbean island territory, possession of firearms or ammunition carries a minimum 12-year sentence, though the law allows judges to impose a reduced sentence under “exceptional circumstances.”
The first of several Americans recently charged with possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos got a suspended 52-week sentence Friday and was fined $6,700, his attorney told CNN.But four other Americans still await their fate. In recent months, all were arrested and accused of bringing in various amounts of ammunition to the 40-island chain southeast of the Bahamas.
In addition to Hagerich, two other Americans – Michael Lee Evans and Tyler Wenrich – have pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition while traveling in Turks and Caicos, according to the territory’s government.Evans was allowed to return to the U.S. over a “severe” medical situation, but will be required to return to Turks and Caicos for his next hearing, Smith said.A fourth American, Ryan Tyler Watson, will have a hearing Tuesday to determine if he will enter a plea or go to trial, Smith said.
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