Packing for a holiday usually means remembering passports, chargers, and sunscreen. But for Americans travelling to the Turks and Caicos Islands, one forgotten item hidden in a suitcase could prove far more expensive than a missed flight.
The US Department of State has renewed its Level 2 travel advisory for the British Overseas Territory, reminding travellers that even a single round of ammunition accidentally left inside luggage can result in arrest, substantial fines, and lengthy prison sentences under local law. Beyond the legal consequences, travellers could also face thousands of dollars in legal fees, accommodation costs, and disrupted travel plans before they are allowed to return home.
