The Transportation Security Administration looked into how ammunition made it through U.S. airport security before citizens were arrested with it in Turks and…
Three American tourists are detained on Turks and Caicos Islands for violating a strict firearm and ammunition law that carries a minimum 12-year sentence
"The outpouring of love, support and prayer, not only from friends and family, but long-lost friends, or people that you don't even know, that have really gone the extra mile to support us and pray for us – it's just, it's unreal," Hagerich said.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters. "We have shared with them that daddy's away working, and he's working very hard to get home to us," said Ashley Hagerich."Nobody can replace having their dad and my husband home with us, like, we need him home with us. He's our provider, he's our everything."
The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about strict new laws in Turks and Caicos Islands that carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years for bringing guns or ammunition to the island. Follow NBC10 Boston on... Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston TikTok: tiktok.com/@nbc10boston Facebook: facebook.com/NBC10Boston X: twitter.com/NBC10Boston"I just wish that they had seen it, because our life would be so different if they had," she said.
In April, the TSA issued a release saying it screened more than 206 million passengers and intercepted more than 1,500 firearms at airport checkpoints nationwide during the first quarter of this year. Carrying ammunition through security carries a $390 to a $2,250 fine.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oklahoma airport under TSA microscope after Turks and Caicos jails dad found with ammoTSA is investigating an Oklahoma airport after an American father if two, Ryan Watson, was arrested for having ammunition in a carry-on bag in Turks and Caicos and now faces 12 years in prison.
Read more »
TSA to review airport security after Turks and Caicos ammo arrestsThe Transportation Security Administration says it is looking into how ammunition made it through U.S. airport security before citizens were arrested with it on…
Read more »
American Man Celebrating Birthday in Turks and Caicos Faces 12 Years in Jail ThereAnna Kaplan is a news and trending reporter for TODAY.com.
Read more »
Oklahoma man jailed for accidentally bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, friends sayLaws in Turks and Caicos forbid firearms and ammunition.
Read more »
6 unforgettable things to do in Turks and CaicosBeautiful beaches? Check. Fascinating wildlife? Check. Large shipwrecks? Check.
Read more »
U.S. tourist faces 12 years in prison after bringing ammunition to Turks and CaicosPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
Read more »