Pennsylvania man returns home after detainment in Turks and Caicos for ammunition in his luggage

A man named Bryan Hagerich, who is 39 years old, a husband, a father of two, and a former professional baseball player, came back to Pittsburgh airport on Friday night. He had been held in custody in the Turks and Caicos Islands for having ammunition in his luggage. Bryan was one of five Americans arrested for this since February. Having stray ammunition in their luggage is a serious crime in the islands, and can lead to up to 12 years in prison. Bryan said being detained was the hardest time of his life because he was separated from his family. He felt sad not being there for his family as a father and provider. He was relieved to be back home, but he mentioned that there are other Americans still detained in the islands who he believes will be home soon. Bryan and his lawyers presented a strong defense after he admitted his mistake. Lawmakers supported Bryan's release from custody, allowing him to reunite with his family in Pennsylvania. A group of politicians visited the Turks and Caicos Islands to ask the government to release the detained Americans. They emphasized that Bryan and the others were not criminals but had made a mistake. They hoped that the other detained Americans would also be released soon. Bryan had accidentally left ammunition from a previous hunting trip in his suitcase when his family packed for a vacation. This mistake led to his arrest in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Bryan's return home was a relief for him and his family after a challenging time apart.