Virginia Man Released After Arrest for Ammunition in Turks and Caicos

Tyler Wenrich, who faced a potential 12-year sentence, returns home after serving three weeks and paying a $9,000 fine.

Wenrich was detained on April 20 when customs officials found bullets in his backpack.
He was sentenced to three weeks in jail and fined $9,000, which he has already served and paid.
The mandatory minimum sentence for such an offense in Turks and Caicos is 12 years.
Wenrich's case was deemed to have 'exceptional circumstances,' leading to a reduced sentence.
Several other American citizens have faced similar charges in recent months.