The U.S. State Department updated a Level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, warning travelers about strict firearms laws.

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 advisory to exercise increased caution for American travelers going to Turks and Caicos.

On Tuesday, March 4, the Department of State updated its Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Advisory to Level 2, encouraging tourists to “Exercise Increased Caution” in specific areas of the popular spri

The U.S. State Department recently issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime.

The State Department also warned travelers to check their luggage for stray or forgotten weapons or bullets, with local officials detaining U.S. citizens if such laws are broken.

The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands. The State Department warned about crime in Providenciales, the main island in the archipelago. The Level 2 travel advisory asked travelers to “exercise increased caution” and avoid walking alone at night or resisting robbers.

Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 600 miles southeast of Miami and south of Bermuda. The US State Department has issued a new Level 2 travel advisory for the islands,

The State Department encourages U.S. citizens traveling to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for emergency updates and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.. Other safety tips: Do not bring weapons or ammunition to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Avoid walking alone and at night.