State Department Responds as Man Faces 15 Years in Jamaica Jail for Bullets
Summary
Igor Andrusceak, a man from Georgia, accidentally brought 30 rounds of ammunition in his backpack to Jamaica and faces a possible 15-year jail sentence under Jamaican law. The U.S. State Department said embassy staff are helping him and reminded travelers that they must follow local laws when abroad.Key Facts
- Igor Andrusceak accidentally carried 30 bullets in his backpack to Jamaica.
- Jamaica has a law that requires at least 15 years in jail for unauthorized possession of ammunition.
- TSA screeners at Atlanta’s airport did not detect the ammunition before his flight.
- Andrusceak was arrested in Jamaica after security found the bullets while he was leaving.
- He spent less than 24 hours in jail before his attorney got an earlier court hearing.
- The case was moved to Jamaica’s Gun Court because the bullets count under firearm laws.
- The U.S. State Department confirmed they are providing consular help to Andrusceak.
- The State Department reminds Americans to follow local laws when traveling abroad and to check those laws before trips.
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