U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans as Florida woman becomes 5th tourist arrested for ammo in luggage
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Arrests of US tourists in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition prompts plea from three governors
Five Americans are facing prison sentences of up to 12 years in the Turks and Caicos Islands on charges they illegally carried ammunition while in the popular, upscale tourist destination about 600 mi
Fifth US tourist arrested in Turks and Caicos on ammunition charges
Another US tourist was arrested Monday in Turks and Caicos for allegedly carrying ammunition into the islands.
American woman charged after ammunition found in baggage in Turks and Caicos on Mother's Day trip: Police
Police in Turks and Caicos said they've arrested another American after they allegedly found illegal ammunition in her luggage at the airport.
Americans' arrests in Turks and Caicos spark concerns over summer travel season
The arrest of Edmond resident Ryan Watson and four other Americans in Turks and Caicos has sparked a social media outcry, with potential implications for the island's summer tourism season.
American Tourist Becomes the Fifth Arrested in Turks and Caicos Within the Past 6 Months
But Watson was only one of several American tourists who have recently met this same fate in Turk and Caicos. On May 13, an American woman joined the unenviable group as the fifth tourist arrested in the past six months over these strictly-enforced laws.
Ammunition in luggage lands Orlando woman in Turks & Caicos jail
This all comes as several U.S. governors have also asked island leaders to release three men jailed there over similar charges. Senator Scott also tweeted about the case this week, demanding every action possible be taken so that Americans can return home.
Florida woman becomes 5th American arrested in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammo
Turks and Caicos police have arrested five Americans since February, including Ryan Watson, Bryan Hagerich, Tyler Wenrich, Sharitta Grier and Michael Lee Evans.
Mother's Day trip turned nightmare as woman arrested for ammo possession in Turks and Caicos
A Florida mother is now the fifth American tourist arrested and charged with possession of ammunition in the popular vacation destination of the islands of Turks and Caicos. Sharitta Shinise Grier, 46,
Gov. Kevin Stitt, governors of Pennsylvania and Virginia call for Americans' release from Turks and Caicos
Gov. Kevin Stitt and two other governors have sent a letter to Turks and Caicos calling for the release of three Americans being held in their territory.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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