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"a great deal of flacking"

While that is a made up word, glad to see they finally figured out they were going to lose out big on this. And probably still will, it would be off my list for quite some time. If ever.

Just a guess: The publicity around these incidents has caused enough of a negative tourism impact that politicians in T&C acted to address the situation.
Money motivates!

Another shakedown? Costa Rica this time. Arrest and demand money.

This a current story dated June 25. Link to story
Read the comments.
Tell me what you think.

Old thread warning.

Caracal USA states “Caracal USA, a leading US-based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, announced today that it has secured a new supply contract with government agencies in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the CAR814 A2 Patrol rifle. The award underscores Caracal USA’s expanding presence in the Caribbean region and reflects the continued demand for modern, reliable weapon systems designed for professional users.

https://attackcopter.com/2026/...rks-weapon-contract/
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Well, there's another one for the list.

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Edited to add:

https://caracalusa.com/

Contact Information
MAILING ADDRESS
8600 Birch Lane Suite 100
Nampa, ID 83687

EMAIL
info@caracalusa.com

PHONE
208-323-8727

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Should I have heard of Caracal? I've never heard of that brand until I read it here.

Tony.

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Should I have heard of Caracal?

The firearms company marketed some handguns here a couple of decades ago, but didn't last long.

Caracal is a UAE company. No good reasons to give them your money.

In April 1981 we took our honeymoon in Cancun. We watched our luggage coming off the plane and when we checked in to customs, they said our luggage was lost. As a naive American, I was outraged and told them I watched it come off the plane.
Mistake.
After that, they did every trick in the book to separate us from our money, mess with us (slipped us a mickey) and when we finally got through to my Dad to send us some money to pay the "exit fee", they stole the Western Union transfer. It was like the movie "Out of Towners" with Jack Lemon and Sandy Dennis.
Any country with an exit fee is a guaranteed shithole!
I vowed then and there that the next time I went to Mexico, I would have my hands on the bomb bay doors of a B 52.
I got into it in Merida Mexico with an officious soldier that picked me to harass on the flight home. Having been driven to the edge and hating bullies anyway, I told him as we were walking to the plane and he was following me that the best part of this was knowing I was going to America and he had to stay there.
On the plane (Aero Mexico) that had flies buzzing around inside it I felt the first twinges of tourista, knew it was a parting gift as the "bottled water" was refilled from the tap on purpose, I bought an adult beverage. I gave the stewardess a $10 bill for a $3 drink, she never returned with the change.
So, that's my story, all true no hyperbola. Screw these third world shitholes!

For those who missed the BS which Turks and Caicos caused, or are new here. Just stay away. Even the State Dept is getting into it now.

"Get your beach fix elsewhere. The US State Department upgraded its warnings this week about traveling to the Turks and Caicos because of surging crime and sexual assaults. Officials issued a Level 2 travel advisory that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Caribbean islands."

https://nypost.com/2026/07/11/...-assaults-and-scams/

I won't even go to Portland, Maine, much less some third world shithole.

There are shitholes and "no-go" places in the US, but at least they are in the US, not separated from it by hundreds or thousands of miles of ocean.

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There are shitholes and "no-go" places in the US, but at least they are in the US, not separated from it by hundreds or thousands of miles of ocean.

It’ not the distance that concerns me, it’s the distance from legal standards.
Too many nice places to go to where Americans aren’t hated.

Regrettably, much of the world is changing for the worse, some US cities and states as well. As a senior, I have lost my desire to visit Europe again and never plan to go to Latin America or the Caribbean. Corruption and violence are things to avoid if at all possible. Add to that the fights breaking out at US airports, on cruise ships, and even on airline flights--no thank you. Prefer to drive to a vacation in nearby states.

I'm headed there Saturday on a diving trip. It's on a live aboard so no time on the ground - planned anyway.

Yes I've checked my bags several times.

I’ve had a lot of fun at Turks and Caicos but if the US annexed it and flushed the corrupt government turds down the toilet I would not shed a single tear.

@Tn226

Marketing Campaign poster for Turks and Caicos Tourism.

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@Tn226

Marketing Campaign poster for Turks and Caicos Tourism.

LOL might be some dive naked

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Originally posted by Tn226:
I'm headed there Saturday on a diving trip. It's on a live aboard so no time on the ground - planned anyway.

Yes I've checked my bags several times.

Glad you triple checked your bags....but why would you support them at all after the crap they pulled (ref: read full thread)? There are lots of better dive sites.

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Originally posted by jimb888:

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Originally posted by Tn226:
I'm headed there Saturday on a diving trip. It's on a live aboard so no time on the ground - planned anyway.

Yes I've checked my bags several times.

Glad you triple checked your bags....but why would you support them at all after the crap they pulled (ref: read full thread)? There are lots of better dive sites.

Yup, Roatan and Belize come to mind.