The wife of an Oklahoma man stranded in Turks and Caicos, facing a minimum sentence of 12 years for carrying ammunition in his luggage, described their terrifying situation. "This is our reality right now, and it's a scary reality," said Valerie Watson, whose husband faces charges in Turks and Caicos. | MORE | Oklahoma couple describes being detained in Turks and CaicosThe incident began when four bullets were found in Ryan Watson's carry-on bag. In the United States, such an offense might result in a ticket, but in Turks and Caicos, it carries a severe penalty.Valerie spoke with KOCO on Wednesday after returning home Tuesday morning. She explained that the incident was an innocent mistake following a recent hunting trip."Typically, he keeps his ammo with his rifle case. So maybe it was an afterthought. He threw it in, and it was obviously lost in there," Valerie said. "It was a terrible, terrible, terrible mistake we were unaware of. Had no idea it was in there."According to Valerie, the ammunition was not flagged when they went through security in Oklahoma City. The Transportation Security Administration's website indicates that ammunition is prohibited in carry-on luggage. “TSA is conducting a review at OKC, which was the originating airport. We are aware of an incident in Turks and Caicos involving a U.S. citizen and refer you to law enforcement authorities in Turks and Caicos for more information," TSA said in a statement. Valerie talked about the moments the ammunition was found in the bag. "I thought I maybe had too much liquid of something," Valerie said. "We would never travel with ammunition ever, especially out of the country."Valerie was not charged and was allowed to leave the islands to care for the couple's two children. "They’ve been having a really hard time knowing that daddy is not home," Valerie said about their children. "It's definitely terrifying, but we continue to be reminded that God is faithful."However, Ryan was released on bail but must remain on the islands until a court hearing scheduled for June 7."I made a just a very terrible, innocent mistake. And I missed it. I laid awake for the last two nights thinking about what we could say to the American public that might warn them, but I don't honestly think that if I even had that warning that I would have taken a second look," Ryan Watson, who remains in Turks and Caicos, said. Back home, Valerie expressed gratitude for the support they've received, including over $120,000 raised through a GoFundMe account."It’s just expensive. It is an expensive place to stay, to eat, to go grocery shopping," she said. "Again, we are really humbled by everyone's kindness and support through all of this. I don’t think the words ‘thank you’ are enough for what everyone’s done." Top Headlines Oklahoma mom reunites with kids after nightmare vacation leaves her husband behind bars TIMELINE: First round of severe storms with hail risk moves in on Wednesday 'Never expected this': Yukon neighborhood shocked by family massacre Investigation continues after man shoots, kills wife and 3 children at Yukon home: What we know 104-year-old time capsule found and salvaged during a school demolition project has been opened