Overview
- CBP said Wednesday it boarded eight cruise ships between April 23 and 27 and questioned 28 crew members in an effort to find child sexual exploitation material.
- Agents found 27 crew were involved with receiving, possessing, transporting, distributing, or viewing such material, according to the agency.
- Officers canceled the workers’ visas and returned them to their home countries, with most from the Philippines and others from Portugal and Indonesia.
- Passenger video from Disney Magic in San Diego captured about ten crew led away in handcuffs during April 23 disembarkation as the operation played out in public view.
- Port of San Diego officials said port police were not involved, and activists now press for details on procedures, due process, and how similar actions will be carried out on future cruise calls.