TSA to review airport security after Turks and Caicos ammo arrests

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The Transportation Security Administration says it is looking into how ammunition made it through U.S. airport security before citizens were arrested with it on…

Bryan Hagerich of Pennsylvania and Ryan Watson of Oklahoma are both out on bail awaiting court hearings, charged withthat they say was mistakenly left in their luggage after prior hunting trips.

"I was trying to explain they have certain laws, and they have certain consequences when you break their laws. And that's what people are trying to help figure out right now," said Valerie Watson, Ryan's wife. "I certainly do wish it was found in Pittsburgh. Obviously, I think it'd probably be a little bit different scenario right now," Hagerich said.

On Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration told NBC Boston it is aware of an incident in Turks and Caicos involving a U.S. citizen and it is conducting a review at the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma, the originating airport. The agency will share updates as it has them during the review.

"My understanding is the prosecution will present their case, and we will have the opportunity to present our case, as well. And then a short time later, that the judge will deliver the sentencing," explained Hagerich."We're hopeful and optimistic that it's a favorable outcome for us. But nobody knows. The uncertainty is the hardest thing right now, knowing that for 12 years I won't have my family.

 

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