Local Author William Thomas Shares Travel Incident in Micronesia

community · Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

William Thomas recounts an incident of being detained by immigration officials in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, for entering without permits. After verification, officials welcomed him and offered a tour of the island.

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• “The official jeep wheels around a warehouse...A uniformed Immigration officer jumps out...For entering the Carolines without a permit you are subject to a fine of $10,000 and three years in prison...The boss stamps our papers with a flourish. 'Welcome to Ponape, captain.'” — The Islands Grapevine – September 24th, 2020 (September 24th, 2020)

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