American tourist facing possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo found in luggage in Turks and Caicos
As an American tourist facing a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was found in my luggage in Turks and Caicos, I can’t help but feel astonishment at the situation I find myself in. It’s baffling to me how someone could be so careless to inadvertently pack ammunition in their luggage for an international trip. With the amount of news coverage and reminders at airports about not carrying firearms or ammo, it seems like common sense to ensure that your bags are clear of any prohibited items before heading to the airport.
The fact that the TSA, a multi-billion-dollar security force in the United States, didn’t catch the ammo on the way out is mind-boggling.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker