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ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The plight of multiple Americans charged with bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos has drawn attention to the islands' strict gun laws.Those convicted under the firearms ordinance of possessing ammunition could face a minimum sentence of 12 years in prison -- unless a judge grants them leniency for "exceptional circumstances," Turks and Caicos officials said.Several American tourists who recently traveled to the popular tropical destination have been charged after inadvertently bringing ammunition, according to a coalition of U.S. Congress members advocating ...

Stitt also asked travelers to avoid going to Turks and Caicos until an Oklahoman facing charges returns home.

One of five Americans facing a possible 12-year prison sentence in Turks and Caicos for allegedly bringing ammunition onto the island has pleaded guilty.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and several U.S. lawmakers tried but failed this week to get Turks and Caicos Islands authorities to free an Orlando woman and four other Americans facing 12 years in prison for reportedly possessing ammunition.

Tyler Wenrich, a 911 operator and EMT from Virginia , pleaded guilty to the charges on Tuesday and faces at least 12 years in prison when sentenced on May 28.