American in Turks and Caicos sentenced to time served and $9,000 fine over ammo found in bag

Another American who was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for possessing ammunition was sentenced to time served and a $9,000 fine on Tuesday, local media reported. Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison for ammunition charges in the British territory.

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Kris Van Cleave contributed reporting.