The US Department of Foreign Affairs has issued a level 2 travel advice for the Turkish and Caicos Islands, while thousands of Americans go to the destination for the spring break.
Americans are warned to 'bring more caution' on the sandy shores of the Turks and Caicos Islands for crime.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised that crime takes place in Providenciales – the most important island in the archipelago – and the local police have limited research resources.
The agency recommends looking for the sun looking for travelers, not only walking and at night, do not open your door unless you know the person and do not try to resist that an attempt is resisted.
In January, the representative of a Chicago sheriff was killed at a freak incident during the holiday on the island.
Shamone Duncan, 50, was in Aziza Restaurant & Lounge in Providenciales when a shooting broke out around 10 p.m.
Drycan jumped up while all others crashed to the ground and she was hit by a lost bullet and killed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reminded travelers of the strict weapons of the British overseas territory, one year after five Americans were arrested for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos.
Americans are warned to 'bring more caution' on the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised that crime takes place in Providenciales – the most important island in the archipelago – and the local police have limited research sources
The desk ordered to look for the sun looking for travelers, not only walking and at night, do not open your door unless you know the person and try not to resist theft
“Firearms and ammunition, including some bullets that are accidentally brought in hand luggage or luggage, are illegal,” said the advice.
'The police strictly maintain these laws, even at the airport when travelers leave. Travelers are confronted with arrest, imprisonment and heavy fines. '
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that perpetrators can be confronted in prison for 12 years or more and that they cannot guarantee the release of an American.
They advised Americans to carefully check their luggage and hand luggage for bullets or firearms before they left the United States.
Oklahoma Father Ryan Watson, 40, was arrested in April with firearms after four separate bullets were found at the most important airport of the country on vacation with his wife and friends.
He was stuck on the island for months until a judge sentenced him to a conditional prison sentence of 13 weeks and a fine of $ 2,000 in June.
Sharitta Shinese Grier, 45, was arrested in May after ammunition found in her luggage during a routine security check.
She was sentenced on July 11 to a suspended punishment of 23 weeks and was fined $ 1500, CNN reported.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Americans not to bring weapons and ammunition into the country and advised that they could be arrested at the airport and cruise terminal
Shamone Duncan (photo), 50, was in Aziza Restaurant & Lounge in Providenciales when a shooting broke out around 10 p.m.
Bryan Hagerich was released in May after he was held for more than 100 days on a possession of firearm levy after loose bullets were found in his luggage in February.
He was sentenced to a suspended punishment of 52 weeks with a fine of $ 6,700 for possession of weapons and ammunition.
Tyler Wenrich, 31, was charged on April 23 after two 9mm bullets were discovered at a security control point when he tried to return to a cruise ship after a beach day.
He was arrested by the police of Royal Turks and the police of Caicos and was expected to be convicted for more than ten years.
But a Turks and Caicos judge ordered Wenrich instead to pay to pay $ 9,000 and to serve three weeks of prison time, which was already covered by the time he served before he was released on bail in May.
Michael Lee Evans, 72, pleaded to the possession of seven rounds of 9 mm ammunition and received a suspended sentence of 33 months in April.
He received $ 20,000 bail and was allowed to return to the US after his arrest due to a medical condition, whereby reports indicate that he is suffering from terminal cancer.
All Americans said they just forgot to remove the ammunition from their bags before they are traveling.
Sharitta Grier (center), Ryan Watson (left) and Bryan Hagerich (right) all confronted ammunition and could not return to the US.
Moreover, a Canadian was attacked by a shark in February while snorkeling along the Turks and Caicos Shores.
The woman, 55, was plagued by a shark on February 7, 2025, while he swim on the Turks and Caicos Islands that resulted in the loss of both hands.
The tourist snorkeled providenciales when she was attacked by a 6-foot shark, which it was believed to be a bull shark.
In contrast to the first reports that suggest that she was trying to photograph the predator, her family clarified that the meeting was not provoked.
During the attack the shark bit her thigh before she separated her hands while she tried to defend herself.
Her husband bravely intervened, fights the shark and helped her reach the coast. Bystanders immediately gave first aid, with the help of towels to steal bleeding.
She was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Center and was later flown to Canada for further treatment where she reportedly had one of her hands amputated at the wrist and the other halfway through her forearm.
But despite the severity of her injuries, she is expected to survive.
The family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical costs, which yielded nearly $ 16,000.
