Americans detained in Turks and Caicos, including Oklahoma man Ryan Watson and Virginia man Tyler Wenrich, are facing up to 12 years in prison for inadvertently having stray ammo in their luggage.

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.

NBC's Sam Brock reports on an American tourist facing 12 years in jail after Turks and Caicos authorities found ammunition in his luggage.

Airport authorities say they found ammunition in Ryan Watson’s carry-on luggage, a crime that could land him in prison for 12 years if convicted. Ryan Watson called it a “bonehead mistake.” ...

Airport authorities say they found ammunition in Ryan Watson’s carry-on luggage, a crime that could land him in prison for 12 years if convicted. Ryan Watson called it a “bonehead mistake.” ...

US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about strict new laws in Turks and Caicos Islands that carry a ...

Airport authorities say they found ammunition in Ryan Watson’s carry-on luggage, a crime that could land him in prison for 12 years if convicted. Ryan Watson called it a “bonehead mistake.” ...

An Oklahoma man is facing the prospect of prison time in Turks and Caicos after airport authorities said they found ammo in his luggage.