- The US Department of State updates Level 2 Travel Advisory for Turkish and Kekos.
- The agency is advising passengers “increasing caution” due to crime.
- From 2023, Turkey and Kekos have surface 2.
US passengers traveling to the Caribbean should be aware of the new travel advisory for Turkish and Kekos.
The US government updated its travel advisory for the British overseas area to reflect the rules of the island about ammunition and firearms. Due to the level of crime, the levels of the Turks and Caucus are classified at 2, which shows that passengers should increase caution when visiting the island. Most of the crime on the island is around the Turks and providers on the island of Kekos.
Since July 2023, Turkish and Kekos have a level of 2.
On March 4, consultation was amended to include a warning that all firearms and ammunition, including the only wandering bullets, which were probably accidentally shifted to goods, is illegal.
“Police strictly enforce these rules, even when passengers depart at the airport. Passengers face arrest, jail time and heavy fines. The advice states that some US citizens have been taken to their luggage with bullets for several weeks or more than a few weeks.
What does the advice issued by the US Department of State mean?
There are four levels of US Travel Advisory tires issued by the State Department:
Level 1 (exercise normal precautions)
Level 2 (exercise increased caution)
Level 3 (Consider the trip again)
Level 4 (Do not travel)
The Turks and Kekos have a lot of weapons and ammunition fines. “Criminals may be in prison for 12 years or more. Although the law allows some exceptions and discretion, the Department of State cannot guarantee your release. “We urge all passengers traveling to all travelers going to Taruks and Kekos Islands to carefully check their goods for wandering ammunition or forgotten weapons before leaving the United States.”
“We are determined to ensure that every visitor enjoys a safe, secure and smooth holiday in the destination of our ‘beautiful by nature’. Although this advice has not changed to its overall diagnosis, it reinforces the importance of our strict firearms, which is called by the two residents.
The US advisory recommends to be carefully checked before departure. It also shows that passengers do not try to resist any robbery attempt, refrain from walking alone at night, and refrain from responding to the door until the passenger knows who is there.
Consular services for US citizens in the Turkish and Kekos Islands are provided in the US Embassy, ​​NASO, Bahamas. The government advises passengers to enroll in a smart travel enrollment program (Step) To get important warnings in an emergency.
