American Faces 12 Years in Jail for Bullets in Turks and Caicos
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2024
- Tourists entering or leaving Turks and Caicos face prison time for possessing firearms or ammunition, as Valerie and Ryan Watson of Oklahoma are finding out. Ryan was left behind from their dream vacation awaiting a bail hearing for carrying four rounds of ammunition in his carry-on luggage. Turks and Caicos Islands are a British territory. The U.S. Embassy has warned tourists that gun laws there say being caught with guns or bullets comes with a minimum sentence of 12 years behind bars.
Stop thinking American rights exist in other countries.
True
Rights only exist for some in America.
Exactly
as an american i agree lmfao
Indeed.
The real story is that they actually passed TSA screening before leaving the country...
It's actually really concerning😅
real why dont people understand its not HIS BULLETS
My dad had a pair of pliers in his carry-on and the TSA confiscated them and that was the end of it.
No problems with having ammunition in checked luggage. As long as it is not in a carry on.
@@TysonDare😂😂😂❤
Responsible gun owners don't "lose track of" their ammunition.
@00:47 or blame Texas for it
That's not the point though is it.
That's hogwash. It's human error. You're obviously anti gun.
Oh man that's got to suck not able to see your children all because of one little well big actually bringing bullets 😞 I feel sorry for them.
How is miss placing ammo is dangerous?
BEFORE he got on the flight out, how did TSA not see bullets in his luggage?
Checked luggage.
I remember one time I few to Vietnam with some shatter(marijuana concentrate) in my lower pants pocket I forgot I had. I went through the airports in the US and Japan with it and didn't realize it was in my pocket until a few days later in Vietnam. Thank God they didn't have dogs at the airport those times because I would have gotten pinched for sure
TSA, and airport security in general, is a joke. I recently travelled and had a Leatherman Surge on my belt. That day I went through airport security three times, and immigration once without any problem. I didn't realize I had forgotten to take it off my belt until I was already at the hotel in my destination country. I was worried about getting home with it but, my return flight was the same with no one finding or taking it away from me.
@Not_Expat_Joe Very true. When I was a kid I went to England and back to the US with a folding buck knife in my backpack. Totally forgot it was in there from a camping trip I had taken previous. This was in 2005, so 9/11 was still pretty fresh. TSA never caught it.
@@SlackerU Checked luggage gets X-ray screened too if you didn't know.
If you’re a traveler, you know you’ve got a clean out your luggage completely after each trip to decrease your chances of getting bedbugs and also this
It's not that black and white. You can use freezing temperatures or a certain high heat. Or you could seal luggage in a plastic bag and let time do it's thing. For over 12 months, I read.
@@wownewstome6123huh … stop reading "things" ?
1000%....after and before every vacay...I don't mess with that stuff
IM GAY!!!!
Shouldn’t it make you uncomfortable the TSA didn’t find it in his carryon?
It's not illegal in the US. This is not a TSA issue. This is their fault
checked bag allows ammo but our laws don't apply to other countries.
You're making ASS-umptions about how he packed "each" time...
He said he'd also been to Texas, who knows how he repacked #1
#2 The news reader said "carry-on" these "newspeople" frequently misspeak on stories.
#3 Bottom line, it said "can't possess, period" so either way carry-on or checked it was gonna be a problem "there" whereas in America "checked" ammo is okay
TSA probably slipped it in there as a prank
You realize TSA has been tested many times and usually fails. But also this isn't actually their fault.
When going abroad, be thorough. Check everything on you and in your luggage. In other countries, you'd get years or a decade and more for this same incident
This shouldn't have to be said
@@chynabarbieeeeeeapparently the guy who got arrested didn’t either 😂
@@jawwilson4333 Americans tend to be really stupid about this though. I've never FAFO with the many foreign countries I've been to. I remember reading that "Life was Cheap" in Thailand once and never looked back and that was in the 90s!
Very True, I think it's the Death Penalty in certain countries abroad.
Who TF would have spare bullets in their luggage while going abroad? They didn't do their due diligence.
His gofundme is over $200k. His house is worth over $1M. What a bunch of suckers
He definitely should be in jail then
1 million for a house in america is middle class now a days darling lol
@@nunyabizz3581 And? I highly doubt the average American is living in a 1M home
What does that have to do with his situation? I am fairly certain he would give all he has to not be in this mess he created for himself.
What do they need a gofundme for? If you can’t do the time , DONT DO THE CRIME.
My guy, that ain't Texas 🤦🏼♂️
he never said it was
Exactly. I have zero sympathy. 12 is crazy harsh but you must follow the laws of other countries when traveling there
I think if you watch the video he says it was a mistake 😊
@@abreada😂
@@abreada of course it was a mistake. That is the exact reason why I said it ain't Texas. You should check your luggage carefully before traveling to another place that isn't Texas
That's 12 years of vacation.
Better way to look at it
lawl
😂😂😂😂
🤣
Bro I hope this becomes the most liked comment 😂
In the Bahamas you get 18 months in prison for every bullet.
3 years for the gun.
Imagine if you had a box of 50 😅
@@Madworld_NZ You have no idea; Fox Hill Prison makes the worst deep south US prison look like a country club.
Did he not research...? Americans have to realize our laws and rights don't cross the border
Did you not watch the video? He didn't know, or at least claims he didn't know, that he had ammo in his suitcase from another trip.
Did you not watch the video...? He didn't intentionally bring the ammunition it was in his bag from a previous trip in the US. It was negligent of him not to clear out the bag and make sure he was aware of everything in it, but does the negligent possession of 4 rounds of ammunition really justify a potential 12 year prison sentence? I don't think so and I don't think anyone with a good grasp of morality would think so either.
@@Delta36A1 countries have their own law and u respect it, in china 50 grams of heroin, meth and cocaine can get u a death sentence. in japan, any amount of weed can get u up to 7 years. u can disagree with it but it is their law. hell in north korea, a bible can get u life.
@@Delta36A1The law is the law. Not everyone wants to risk the potential of trigger happy citizens.
@@Delta36A1 I'm not saying it justifies a 12 year senetence at all, but cleaning out your bag takes no more than 10 minutes. Looking through your bag should be something you just automatically do, especially traveling abroad.
"But I'm an American" means nothing in many foreign countries. Just an FYI.
Its literally a new law since 2024 feb. Have some compassion if your parents didnt teach you any. This is an honest mistake.
@@commonseses It's been a law in Turks and Caicos Islands for a long time. It used to be mandatory 5 years in prison but, the new law increases this to mandatory 12 years.
Saying it actually makes it a lot worse than a lot of countries.
@@NotExpatJoe thats why I said 12 years way too long.
@@commonsesesTough. Will teach him to be more careful.
Not to play devil's advocate, but it's careless to have 2 young children and not lock up your ammunition...
How irresponsible can you be to have stray bullets in your luggage and bring it to the airport abroad?
Or any airport ?
That letter and warning were clear. Him and his wife should have checked their luggage before packing
It’s an American thing. Freedom! Murica!
@dialac1 yes that's why they have mass shootings and deadly crime with firearms. Live in a country where it's illegal to own firearms besides the police and you will very rarely get crime with firearms
crazy that TSA alone would allow them through having inspected their luggage.
New title- couple travels irresponsibly
Everyone saying they have no sympathy must have never made stupid mistakes. To get 12 years is insane.
Keep that kind of talk to yourself. You’re on CZcams, everyone here is perfect and has never made a mistake in their life…
I was just thinking that! It's the old "judgment for you, mercy for me" attitude! And 12 years for 4 bullets is really unreasonable.
Yea, we don't have to feel sorry for a guy who brought this on himself. Im also kinda peeved that he has a gofundme set up because of this
@@juliannebrancadora3476 maybe he should've followed the gun laws of another country before he travelled there?
@@agentcodybanx8909 Of course he should have observed their laws. You're right. It was not a deliberate disobedience of the law; it was a simple oversight. We all make stupid mistakes. 12 years for an oops...I feel compassion for him.
I wonder what his thoughts were about Brittney Griner when she said...she made an honest mistake.
Guess the whole world is not Texas huh
😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅
They're from Oklahoma.
Obviously this was an accident, this guy had no intention of committing a gun crime and he wouldn't have intentionally brought this there. He should be given some leniency here.
@@stuart4341Doesn’t matter. You know the law. You broke the law whether it was intentional or not. Assume the consequences. Maybe it will finally teach people to stop being so careless about where they leave their firearms and ammunition
@@stuart4341 that's like me bringing back cocaine from Bolivia and expecting leniency. Not going to happen.
Why would you think it acceptable to fly anywhere with drugs, guns, ammunition, vapes, or anything else suspicious? I do not even risk a large bottle of lotion. To be stopped or detained for even a moment is frustrating.
their fault… who carries guns/bullets in an overseas flight and doesn’t check their bags thoroughly before traveling
Exactly it's pure stupidity not only is bringing a firearm on to a plane a criminal offense in every country, you have a licensed gun in the US but you're not licensed in Turks. Why would they think this is okay😂 PS; I know it was only 4 bullets but having bullets in gun strict countries is almost worse than having the gun itself
Well said!
They forgot it was in their carry on they didn't intentionally take it.... Did you even watch the whole video?And And pay attention or did you just automatically jump to the comments and put something
Accidentally... Regardless, 12 years is way more than what some pretty terrible crimes get you.
@@MightySizzler Watch the video, they had 4 bullets not a gun.
most countries have gun laws
It’s not a country rather a British territory 😊
Place has its own internal government and it's own gun laws which must be followed as soon as u land there
He has no one to blame but himself.
Well that's proper English!
Guy didn’t double check his bags, violated laws in a foreign country and expects special treatment? You messed up sir, deal with it!
That's precisely why it's essential not to use any luggage for flying or international travel to store firearms or ammunition. It's advisable to have a separate set of luggage designated as "sterile," meaning it's entirely separate from the luggage used for transporting or storing firearms or ammunition. This practice helps avoid any mix-ups and ensures compliance with regulations, reducing the risk of legal trouble. Even spent shell casings or any residue of ammunition can potentially lead to legal trouble if discovered during travel. This underscores the importance of ensuring that all luggage used for flying or international travel remains completely free of any firearms, ammunition, or related items to avoid any misunderstandings or legal complications.
I'm guessing he never watched Locked Up Abroad.
That's a great program.
Lol.
I love that and I seen how bad decision making really got them prison sentences.
This fool is talking about losing ammo in his bag like it’s loose change. Then talks about wanting to raise his kid. Yo that reckless level of firearm management could easily lead to a horrible accident with his children. Cry me a f’ing river.
i agree with that.
Such so called dads never parent their children. They only care about themselves and their own guns and their wives’ body.
“Should’ve just complied.”
They didn't refuse anything 😐 It wasn't intentional.
right ???😂😂😂😂😂
@@cooliipieno but it was careless and immature
Yeah...! And *ALL* Ammo Matters, not just his...! 😆🤣😂😄
americans need to understand other countries do not have the same gun "laws" america has. i can't feel bad for them at all.
The law is the law
Am I missing something? Why is he in a room and not in prison?
because he's waiting trial and sentencing
bail
Zero Sympathy Here.
yeah same here it was his own fault.
If the U.S. government could get Brittney Griner out of a Russian prison, then it should have no trouble bringing this couple back to American soil. It's utterly ridiculous that this is even a question.
I was thinking about that@@ironcladpatriot5829
You were warned. You ignored the warning. You pay the price. Why is this news?
Its news because Victimhood is widely the first line of defense.
@@trent4barnesit’s always someone else’s fault.
i live in canada weed is legal in the whole country if i cross into the states with pot plants in the car i am going to a us jail ....... know the rules before you travel
no one cares about canada though
@@SeminarioMAE I do they got good weed :)
However, he didn't even know that the ammunition was in his bag until it was too late, therefore he had no reason to check the rules. His ignorance as to where his ammunition was is the problem here.
@@ludicrousmodel3173 How many times do you think law enforcement around the world have heard that "he didn't even know that the...'' excuse. (edit not sayin that he didnt know about it, but that excuse is as old as Biden grandfather lol)
@@JR-mh8vn I agree that the excuse is old. But if he wasn't intending to harm anyone and isn't a threat, I don't see why he should get 12 years in prison. All I see is a father of young kids who made a mistake.
Wait....So Americans have ammunition rolling around their bags like lipstick?
Yes we do. We’re not the smartest country.
@@Itoshimi the use of a proper "We're" gives us hope
Their country, their rules. Cry about it.
Typical American thinking all other countries should apply American rules..plus who doesn't check their luggage before packing..
How did he even get through TSA and board a plane to get there in the first place if he had ammunition in his carry-on?!?!
It's not illegal in the US. This is not a TSA issue. This is their fault
You can check ammo in your bag which is why tsa let it go.
Talk about Americans thinking America is the only country on earth 😂
Well at least the only country worth living in.
I don’t think those were his bullets tho, I heard people working in airports sometimes stuff bullets in other people’s luggage knowing it will get them in trouble. I know for a fact they do this in the Philippines which is why my mother (who is from the Philippines) advised us to use luggages with no external pockets and can be locked while traveling.
America isn't a country lmao
Actually America is a continent.
12 years for 4 bullets is tyrannical.
Travel tip do you research before traveling to a different country to avoid any bad experience
It’s not a country rather a British territory 😊
@@Insiderthought lol Sir it's a country that Britain has sovereignty over. Give it a rest
And always double check the luggage before leaving
Going to another country? You must know their laws. Take responsibility for your actions.
Don't break the law in a foreign country
Come on dude. Everyone knows ammo and airports don't go together.
Their country
Their rules
Having children and not accounting for your ammunition...pro.
No one accounts for every single bullet when you have multiple guns and thousands of rounds. It’s not like a unaccounted nuclear warhead…
@ess8226 then he isn't a responsible gun owner. And sounds like you ain't either.
@@Honeymybiscuits Nah, I'm not a wuss. I don't need a gun to feel secure.
@@Honeymybiscuits accidents happen even to responsible gun owners
@@ess8226 mate you're just telling on yourself at this point, we'll remember you when you finally get on the news, I guess.
Oh well...consequences!!!
he's a law&order type. he'll serve his 12 years with pride.
If he was black they would be trying to make sure he gets life.. he has to pay for his mistakes
That makes this even worse. I wouldn't go to Turks being any race.
Fool
@@NamesZKPTCI isn't gonna want you anyway. I love it there.
And the comments would be a lot harsher, generalizing the entire race, and filled with slurs. But since it’s one of them, they want leniency for a “mistake”.
Can't do the time don't do the crime.
Americans aren't above the law. If a foreign tourist brings something illegal into the USA, that tourist will also do time in prison.
Yeap and then deported. Either way the longer they kept him there at least their taxpayers will had to pay for all the feeding and sheltering while he's in prison there until his 12th anniversary.
Oh no, the consequences of his own actions.
Wait. People actually facing consequences? I do not believe it!
Americans needs to respect other people's law
Where was he intentionally disrespectfully breaking law ? Ignorant yes doesn’t mean disrespectful.
Accidents arnt real
Irrelevant
There was 4 bullets in his bag and the American didn’t know
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq 21 years ago I forgot my camping knife in the backpack. It can happen.
Imagine not realizing you have weapons or ammunition in your luggage. How can he be this casual. What if his kids went digging through his luggage and found it, and brought it to school or elsewhere. I think most Americans really don't see how serious this is, and that's sad.
It’s not a nuclear warhead. What if a kid found it. Nothing would happen. There was no gun. You sound ignorant.
Yeah I'm real worried about someone getting ahold of 4 30-30 bullets. Lmao
a pen would be more dangerous than a bullet without a gun
This is a comment from someone that knows nothing about guns.
As an American, I’m ashamed and embarrassed. We don’t claim them. This is why you check the laws of the country before you tour them.
Calm down. It's an obvious mistake of little to no impact and jailing him is ridiculous
@@DDDRRROOO3 a mistake which could’ve been easily prevented by double checking the luggage before leaving
@@DDDRRROOO3I wonder if you felt this exact way for Britney Griner. I bet you didn’t. He deserves 12 years *minimum*
Who the hell goes on vacation with bullets smh
F’d around and found out. Other countries have the right to enforce their laws, arrogance of these people is breathtaking
It's not arrogance it's forgetfulness lol
Arrogance? Nah, it's called being a human being and not realizing.
@@Rafael-jd1kiIt’s not forgetfulness, it’s stupidity.
@@CooscoopNo it’s called being irresponsible and careless. You should always be diligent concerning where you leave your ammunition.
@@Cooscoop Ignorance of the Law excuses no one...
1st rule for traveling abroad, Check laws and Rules. Will keep you in my Thoughts and Prayers. ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I don’t know one person who doesn’t completely clear out their luggage before packing for a trip
Then you don’t know anyone…
I don’t
Exactky
So they 👨🏻 expect everyone to respect their laws yet they don’t to the same when they go other places?
This wasn’t a deliberate lack of respect. It was a mistake. Maybe the US should pass a law that says any T&C resident who visits the US will get an automatic 12-year sentence if they drive on the wrong side of the road.
@@joeterp5615I wonder if you held this same stance for Brittney Griner… something tells me you didn’t.
Why would you bring ammo on a vacation out of the country?
Oklahoma folks
How did you get that through the airport
Because its not illegal in America.
You don't put bullets in your luggage and then travel around the world😂😂😂
Half the commenters seem to think that is a right of being an American
Yup. I’m never traveling again. Ever.
Ok....
aww I feel so sorry for you.
Don’t break the law and you’ll be fine.
Should’ve thought about that before the trip. Typical suspect making up excuses
Very unfortunate situation but i can't feel sorry for them 🤷♂️
Why tf he didn’t cheak the bags
Lmfao biggest sob story in the world . He def took those things with him and now he “regrets it”
How do you travel to another country/territory without reading up on local laws. Im sorry but that is soooooo American😂😂😂😂
This dude is like Brittany Griner. Know their laws.
Unfortunately there is no political prisoners to trade . So i don't think he will be like her
Well , you can’t go to other countries and do whatever you want.
With that level of intelligence that jailtime would have been deserved.
While it's a harsh and unfair penalty, I wonder if he'd be understanding if a foreign traveler brought an illegal substance into the US unknowingly 🤷🏽♂️
When going abroad, be thorough. Check everything on you and in your luggage. In other countries, you'd get years or a decade and more for this same incident.
Its a new law 2024 feb, crazy for 12 years. Its criminal even esp for an honest mistake. They werent selling it, it wasnt something like cartels.
@@commonseses Yeah, really insane. I’d support boycotts of this place.
Exactly. He even got a warning to check everything but failed or missed them. 12 years should go by fairly quickly
When your leaving US your obligated to follow other countries rules or it will be stiff punishment 😢
@@ms.j178 yup!
“Innocent mistake”, bullets is not innocent luggage.
I get that it’s a criminal offense, but 12 years? Sounds very excessive.
If you knew the amount of gun violence they have there you wouldn't think that it is excessive
Some country's take crime seriously. The reason they have low crime rates...
Respect laws of other countries
You can't go to somebody else's country break the law and expect to get leeway because you were ignorant ignorance does not acquit you.
Lol welcome to how other countries work, you want to travel, familiarize yourself with foreign laws and stop being lax about packing. Leave your bullets and bald eagles at home 😂
Guess he should’ve followed local laws. I don’t feel sorry for them one bit.
almost like he didnt even think of him having bullets in his luggage
I do. Looks like an innocent mistake. People do make those. One time I had a swiss army knife in my backpack that I wasn’t aware was in there. Got stopped at the security screening. Did my explaining, they took the knife and let me proceed. It’s a judgement call. Give the guy a break. Use your training to assess him. Does he look honest, shady, shifty; is his explanation credible??? and so on.
How did he get the bullets out of the country? The USA airport screening process failed him and shows how much of a joke it is!!!!
@@ddb0831 If your going into an unfamiliar country and well aware of that and you dont take every precaution to ensure your safety when complying with said country than that "innocent mistake" is still 100% on you. Your rights end the minute you step off the mainland, get that through your skull. Alot of coutries still practice capital punishment. Imagine being the center of a public execution in Iran becasue you were too careless as a tourist.
@@ahgiie almost like he could've used another luggage to put his clothes and whatever in then his luggage he once or twice or how many times put guns/ammo in, or do you think he got bullets in every piece of luggage or whatever he has in his house?
@@user-jy9nk2bu7tOtto Weinberger comes to mind. Dude went to North Korea, did an American thing, and it took a few years and a vegetative body to get him back...
Why do people assume other countries will be alright with America’s obsession with weapons 😂 You have those rights in the US but not in other countries
Having and obsession with protecting your life when the police won’t always show up on time isn’t the same as obsessing with guns. Regardless, they shouldn’t have brought bullets to another country as said country has every single right in the world to enforce their own laws.
People do realize that other countries exist right?
I wish I could say that it was hard to not realize you have bullets in places, but I have had bullets get stuck in the grills of my shoes or bullets fall into my sweatshirt pocket and not realize it until a day or two later. But as many people have said, how did TSA not notice when going through security at their home airport? If it was a carry-on, what the heck. If it was a checked bag, how do you not notice that it was in a suitcase and not in a locked box with you know...everything else?!
You think this isn't fair? I got locked up for weed, then a few years later they made weed legal in my state. I got locked up for it, then the government goes and makes millions off it.
But was it legal when you got caught?
The government was making business with you in jail anyway.
@@Andres_g.V yeah the whole system is rigged.
@@tyarnold4088 yeah so sorry for you bro. Hope you're doing good enjoying your weed, as it should be before the US authorities put a price on you and sold you to a private business.
@@tyarnold4088this whole life we live is rigged
I've traveled to some 30 different countries, and I am American. Not once have I encountered a problem like this. This couple were just a bunch of arrogant idiots.
Everyone's like, how TF did he get through TSA, stop thinking every country is like America. Lighting this guy up 😂
IMO, 12 years for ammo is rather harsh, but it’s their country, their laws. Americans who travel abroad need to always remember that the Constitution doesn’t travel with you, and to learn as much you can about the local laws so you don’t afoul of them.
I am pro-firearms but you should have known the rules prior to traveling.
I'm not mad at this. They look like Trumpers.
That's the way the cookie crumbles!
So is ammunition obligatory when entering Texas?
he said he went deer hunting there, so many comments here from people who didn't watch the video
Yes 👍🏻
You’re confused
Other countries different rules!!! How can you not notice bullets in your luggage and how did TSA not notice? Hummmmm 🤔
He didn't notice when he unpacked from hunting trip, didn't notice when he packed for holiday, wasn't noticed by TSA, didn't notice the whole two weeks when on holiday??? I want to see this suitcase.
TSA don’t notice much. I once flew with drugs by accident didn’t know until I landed in South America.
Checked luggage so it wasn't run through the scanning machine. People can transport guns and ammo in their checked luggage but not in their carryons. TSA is there to reduce the chances of a hijacking or act of violence.
This should be for ALL countries!
When I was going to Hawaii my dad was stopped at tsa for having a empty magazine in his bag from when he was on drill and luckily he knew one of the tsa agents and they knew he was in the army and just took the magazine.
It does seem ridiculous but so does accidentally leaving multiple bullets in your luggage be smart people
I unpack my suitcases completely from every trip.
@@bp900I don’t
@@peteplayz-norskgaming5723 I'll keep an eye out for story on CZcams when got get locked up
@@bp900 Too bad I only pack toothbrush, basic toiletries, and clothes, I’d peg your probability higher based only on my knowledge of myself.
I hope he doesn't get prison time and is able to pay a fine, obviously respecting foreign laws is paramount when travelling but this guy isn't the Merchant of Death, just made a stupid mistake
Yeah, this is such overkill. Poor guy.
I hope he gets 36 years
I hope he gets 36 years
I hope you get 69 years @@ricstan6795
@@ricstan6795relax
how can you not check your luggage before going away
how did i know it was someone from TX or OK that would be dump enough to bring bullets with them on vacation. Do not make a dumb excuse that you did not know it was in there cause the bag was empty before you put anything in there .
He went on a hunting trip before and when he unpacked he left bullets. Then he packed for his beach trip. How do you not see that as a simple mistake?
Why did you bring that ammunition for a nice vacation to begin with? What is the purpose of doing that?
The video explains the answer to your question.
Boohoo thats what u get for being irresponsible. Not many ppl can call such mistakes "innocent" like literal bullets and "innocent" dont go together. The privilege is crazy
Yeah it may seem a bit harsh, but it’s for their own good.
America needs to mandate better gun control laws for heaven’s sake.
Why is this newsworthy ?
Leave your American in America. When you’re going to other countries, just understand things never work the same
It’s not a country rather a British territory 😊