Face the consequences of being irresponsible. Being American doesn’t make you immune to other country’s laws.

Americans finding out how hard life is outside America

I come from a legal cannabis state, but I make sure to clean out my backpack before I travel, because I know saying, "but I'm from Oregon" isnt going to work.

It was a mistake?? 30 rounds?? While traveling to a foreign country?

The issue here is the general disrespect, ignorance and arrogance of Americans trying in idiotic ways to disregard the legal and cultural identities of other countries.

Are they okay with foreigners coming into America, breaking our laws, and not being held accountable? I know I'm not, so I can't feel bad for Americans who go to other countries and get in trouble for breaking their laws.

Note to self. Don’t ever travel there

As someone who’s traveled a bit into other countries, you have to be EXTRA EXTRA careful what you pack and research their laws. What an idiot….why?

How did that ammo get through tsa security? I’d think our airport security should also be held accountable

I mistakenly did 160 mph and got arrested; should my mistake allow me to avoid the rules?

All four MISTAKENLY left ammunition in each of their separate bags? Lol nah bro...

Why is it inhumane? They broke the law in another country. They deserve to spend every single day of the 12 year sentence FOR BREAKING THE LAW.

Perhaps these families will be more empathetic toward jailed people in the states.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse ….

this just reeks of a high sense of entitlement

"Something as innocent as this..." What the?? Do your time like a man. You knew what you were doing.

Was it smart to leave ammo in your bag and then fly to a foreign country with very strict gun laws??

HORSECRAP! Do people know about firearm violence in Turks and Caicos? Do people saying it’s inhumane feel the same about extreme sentences in the US? I think it’s irresponsible to be a gun owner and have loose ammo in your regular travel bags and not have a clue about that! As a responsible gun owner, you SHOULD know the condition of every gun, and every bullet you own. That is NOT asking much of any gun owner. FOUR Americans now are in Turks and Caicos with loose rounds, WTF?!?🤦‍♂️

No sympathy for these idiots. Why would 4 separate adults use hunting bags containing loose ammo for international travel?

Unjustly? Only Americans “forget” amo in their luggage. 🤦🏻‍♀️

It seems Turks and Caicos doesn't have ammunition manufacturing available and need to have to import ammunition and it seems Americans are transporting ammunition to an island to help the criminals attain ammunition. That is what the Island sees. And guess what, it turns out there are a bunch of Americans that travel there frequently and just happen to have ammunition.

They knew the laws. They failed to check their own luggage to make sure that they had nothing contraband in it. The law is the law in that land. And they want their white privilege to get them out. And his Daddy's got to talk for him because he's too upset. 😢

Really tired of hearing about this.

Don't understand one thing, to arrive to a country with ammo it's one thing and ok there are laws etc., BUT! How it was possible to LEAVE/DEPARTURE from a country with ammo inside a luggage?, So .. Who check that at departure? No X-Rays etc? ... There was ammo on a plane going to Turks and Caicos? For me that's very concerning and that must be investigate it.

If you go to a different country - it is best to know the laws, such as drinking laws in Saudi etc. You cannot be expected to know every single thing about that country, but it is logical to behave and not have contraband in your bag and on your person. why would they need ammo on a cruise??? Learning the lesson the hard way, for not checking your own bag. Isn't it the law to pack your own bag, and to declare that you have never left your bag with anyone.... while awaiting your flight/ arriving at the airport or to confirm this is a fact at the customs.

Check your bags , it’s not hard stuff……

4 people are being charged for the same thing? I don’t believe the rounds were accidentally left in suitcases of 4 different people. I don’t have sympathy for these people. They know the rules.

Just because you are American does not mean you are entitle in other countries. You need to behave and abide other countries law when you set foot in that country. 30 rounds? Well, it a good warning to those self entitle Americans. Laws in the U.S. always seems to have excuse for misbehave/excuses for leniency and good lawyers. Cruel and inhumane? Is there physical and mental torture.

I just don't get how you don't check your luggage nowadays. Especially after 9/11. I use the same bags I fly with for work and always makes sure there's nothing like knives or sharp objects. Even though in the US they just confiscate them and sell them for profit. Even this week I was contemplating whether a can of sardines was legal to take on a flight. I'd certainly check for a bullet

PRISON AND FINES. BEING STUPID IS NOT A FREE PASS.

People never want to take responsibility 🤦🏻‍♀️

Look Up The Laws Where You Go.. No Excuses. How Are You Not Gonna Know You Have Ammo On Your Persons?? Im American But Miss Me With The Pity Party For Them..

Hey you gotta respect the laws of the country you visit

This is dumb! Fine them and let them go home.

I bet he's wishing he was Brittney Griner, most protected victim right now 🤣

Ignorance to the law is not an excuse.

Rules are rules. It does make you think, if the billions we spent on airport security didn't pick up the ammo in their lugage what's going on?

IGNORANCE ISN'T AN EXCUSE.

Some US citizens are finding out America isn’t such a bad country after all once they travel elsewhere. Dad calling it an accident but I don’t buy that. So he travels to another country not knowing he had ammunition in his backpack? Yeah, ok.

Other countries dont messed around ! !!

State Dept and House Rep/Senators only gonna get bold IF person in trouble is 1) wealthy with DC connections, 2) some popular celeb or 3) a category of PC person where State Dept wants to make POTUS look tough and heroic.

This is what happens when Americans call themselves “expats” and not “foreigners” when they travel.

No, not "as innocent as this." "As stupid as this." I fixed it for you

Know the laws of other countries before going. I do

Awee... Of all the things in the news, these kind of stories are my favorites! Hilarious!

Caucasian Americans getting treated like they treat black Americans in America. How funny 😂

Respect the laws of the country you travel. Don’t do the crime if you cant do the time!!

One day us as American citizens won’t learn when traveling to other countries make certain you check your baggage to make certain you are not caring what is considered contraband in other countries. It’s their country, it’s their laws. Either obey their laws or don’t travel there. Just because we are Americans traveling abroad doesn’t make us exempt from following the laws of other countries. 1:43

Tourists coming to the US are expected to respect the laws of the US. Aren't they?

tough crap.....they broke the law and should be held accountable

I don't think American jails have pillows either. It's a safety issue. Of all things to point out, using your shoes for pillows...

They'll find there was no ill intent and they'll be home in a few weeks.

Who in the right mind travel to another country with ammunition ? too coincidental. Noth Americans need to respect other´s country law and rules.. you are not above law..

I feel very bad for these four but they should really find out laws of where they are going.

How is it inhumane? Don't go to different countries and break their laws??

Wtf, I wonder what they had said about Brittany in the past

Wanted to act hard and now crying victim, lol. Maybe Trumpie can pardon you like Biden did with Britney, lmaooooo

If you don't take the laws in other countries seriously, are you so loose with laws in the U.S., too?

Don't go to other countries breaking the law

I go to the gun range regularly and I specifically have a range bag/pack. Why would anyone carry ammo in their normal travel baggage. Either these dudes are really dumb or they're being set up.

This is a warning don't go to this place ever

Seppos thinking the laws of other countries don’t apply to them

Just stay in the US there are plenty of things to do and plenty of places to go.

Im curious how many people bellyaching over this story made the exact ipposite argument regarding Britney Griner and vice versa.

Do you not find out what the rules/laws are before you travel to another country... need to take responsibility... It ain't America... I feel for you but... 🤷🏻‍♀️

If someone from Amsterdam came to the US and was Arrested for standing in a window with their boobs and vajayjay out, and a sign selling sex- I’d EXPECT them to have to go through our legal system. Prostitution in the US is illegal. If you are a Citizen of the US and you decide to leave our country, YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THE LAWS IN THE COUNTRY YOU ARE ENTERING. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be aware of the laws beforehand. I’ll repeat that for the dad who is upset that his son wasn’t “made aware”, IT WAS HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AWARE OF THE LAWS. Furthermore, there is only ONE cruise ship that sails under the United States flag and follows the US Law while in international waters. 95% follow the laws of the Bahamas. I am willing to bet he isn’t aware of those either. He can call EVERY SENATOR HE WANTS, every TSA rep he wants, and every cruise employee he wants- ZERO of them have the ability to preemptively warn his son about every law in every country that he may go into. The TSA also only screens in the situation provided. So, if you are boarding a boat in Florida they are screening your bag (FL) for the boat (Bahamas). They can’t screen for a location preemptively, it would take DAYS to screen the entire boat for the entire trip.

Stupid illegal activities follow all laws No Punishment U/S/A needs to follow laws & prosecute people to the extent of all laws broken. There would be a safer place to live.

His Wifey Gonna Be On The Open Market.. 😮

THE GENERAL IDEA OF CARRYING Ammunition IS FOR SELF DEFENCE JEST IN CASE,,

No pity.

Did they take the amo as samples to show potential buyers

LOCK HIM UP. If you cant follow other countries RULES THEN STAY HOME

The laws of our land should be followed, just as their laws should be. Let me guess, they’re upset because that country follows their laws. Why are they so special; they’re American?

Who goes to the embassy website to know about the country you are visiting, A lot of people, at least the one that I know, plus usually if you book with an agency also they send you the info. I found that the personal responsibility only works in the USA and not when you are visiting other countries.

Americans finding out the hard way why it was a big deal when Trump cut major funding and hiring of the state department.

CRY ME A RIVER!!! If we had those same laws in the Unites State, I would almost bet crimes commited with guns would see a massive drop!! turks and caicos is NOT PLAYING!! So for the love of God GO SIT TF DOWN and let this be a lesson not only for but for others!!

Turks and Caicos is beautiful but I’m sure no harm was meant. We all need to be careful, rules are different everywhere.Brittany the Bastketball player, the guys, others with medications etc….heck some places do not allow you to chew bubble gum in their city. I hope the government realizes the great good is to warm them, fine them, and release them. Otherwise the cruise ships who cater to USA travelers should look to go to other islands….as much as I loved Turks and C. I could no longer support the island or their residents is our own citizens were being held.

Andrew Santino

Boo hoo. Lock him up. Treat him the same way yall treated Britney Griner. He broke the law and now he should to 20 years 🤷🏾‍♂️

Turks and Caicos islands are British colonies…don’t carry ammunition I think l would be in the slammer if l was caught at JFK .. no excuses.

womp womp, learn next time kiddo

Americans complaining their citizens breaking foreign laws & going to jail for many years as ‘inhumane’ & ‘cruel’ while finding it fair to sentence anyone in their own soil for years in jail for minor drug offences and even putting people to death via capital punishment for certain crimes that the legal system deem ‘morally acceptable’. If you break foreign laws, you bear the consequences of foreign punishment. If you don’t agree with it, don’t visit those countries and commit the crime.

The good ol boys and their love of guns. 🤷🏽

People don’t seem to realize that two ‘rounds’ is two bullets that could easily slip into the creases/crevices of a suitcase. Or hide in a side pocket. I recently cleaned out my husband’s suitcase, and I came across a zipper pocket that I didn’t know was there. It was full of ink pens and a super old package of mints. They expired 3 years ago! If the pens or mints were illegal he would have been arrested on the last international trip he took. Judging people we don’t know about a situation that we weren’t involved in doesn’t make a lot of sense. 12 years is insane. God bless all of them and their families.

Why the hell would any Americans give money to those places.....they absolutely hate us.

These americans are on their own because our state department only cares about other countries people not ours😢😢😢

I think these third world countries need to find out what it’s like to not have American money flowing in. Time to boycott.

Unless there is evidence that these guys intentionally smuggled ammo, I'll choose not to visit Turks and Caicos and keep my fat American wallet far far away from their tourist economy.

We Have MAGA IMMUNITY.

it’s ammunition not even a gun! this is sick! Biden needs to step up and bring these Americans home!

As an aside…Tyler is HOT

Traveling 🧳 has never been so scary and frightening 😮. So many things can go awry. Last time u traveled by plane was a headache. They literally almost didn't let me board my plane because my i.d. would not scan. I was scared abd i hadn't even done anything.