Travel advisory issued by US government for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Travelers to the Turks and Caicos Islands are urged to exercise caution due to crime, according to the U.S. State Department's advisory.
- Travelers are warned about the strict enforcement of laws against firearms and ammunition, with many facing arrest and heavy fines.
- The State Department recommends that travelers avoid walking alone at night and not resist robbery attempts.
- Turks and Caicos, a British Overseas Territory, relies heavily on tourism and has a population of nearly 50,000 people.
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The U.S. State Department updated its Turks and Caicos travel advisory Tuesday, warning Americans about strict gun laws after multiple travelers were detained.
U.S. issues travel warning for popular island ahead of spring break
The State Department has issued a travel advisory for Turks and Caicos, asking travelers to “exercise caution” in the British Overseas territory due to crime. The advisory was issued March 4 as the Transportation Security Administration prepares for a busy spring break season, with peak travel expected through March 24. The Level 2 advisory warned travelers to “exercise increased caution” if visiting the island. “Most crime occurs in Providencia…


Travel warning issued for popular spring break tropical destination over crime concerns
close Video VA dad arrested in Turks and Caicos speaks out after returning home Tyler Wenrich discusses the Turks and Caicos law that had him facing a minimum 12-year sentence for having two stray bullets in his luggage after his return home. The U.S. State Department recently issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime. The alert comes as the islands prepare …
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