Turks and Caicos adjustments firearms legislation forward of Oklahoma man’s sentencing in ammo case

Lawmakers in Turks and Caicos have amended their firearms legislation, eradicating the necessary 12-year jail sentence {that a} handful of American vacationers confronted after allegedly bringing ammunition to the nation by mistake. The change comes forward of Oklahoma man Ryan Watson’s sentencing below the legislation. CBS News nationwide correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has extra.

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