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Where were outraged Republicans for the last 8 people charged with having ammo in their bags and the one who just finished his sentence?
What was it they said about Brittney Griner and following other countries laws?
Since November 2022, eight firearms and ammunition prosecutions in total have been brought involving tourists from the United States, three of which are currently before the court with each of the defendants on bail. One was sentenced to 6 months in jail for extenuating circumstances for accidentally packing ammo.
Possessing a gun or ammunition is prohibited in Turks and Caicos, but tourists were previously often able to just pay a fine. In February, however, a court order mandated that even tourists in the process of leaving the country are subject to prison time.
The U.S. embassy last September posted a travel alert online, warning people to "check your luggage for stray ammunition," noting it would "not be able to secure your release from custody."
I mean wow...
Last year, TSA found a record 6,737 guns at airport security checkpoints, and most of them were loaded.
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