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(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
Ryan Watson of Oklahoma is among five U.S. citizens who have been detained by the Caribbean territory in recent months after small quantities of ammunition were found in their luggage.
One of the five Americans arrested for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos has pleaded guilty and is facing a minimum of 12 years in prison.
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A Congressional delegation traveled to Turks and Caicos regarding five U.S. tourists who were recently charged under strict gun laws.