Tina Lewis's experience highlights the unexpected legal challenges travelers may face, as she was detained in India for possessing a satellite GPS device without permission.
Despite initially enjoying her travels, Lewis's adventures took a turn for the worse when she was detained at Goa Dabolim Airport for carrying a Garmin inReach Mini.
Local support for Lewis surged, with her incident making local news and garnering over 2,000 social media likes after the community expressed solidarity.
Garmin's product, which ultimately led to Lewis's detention, is marketed as essential for maintaining contact during adventures, highlighting the need for awareness of local laws.
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