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Cruise Ship that Frequents Maine Caught in Border Patrol Effort Targeting Child Porn
CBP said six crew members admitted possessing child sexual abuse material, and the operation has removed 87 foreign workers from cruise ships.
- Since mid-August, U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities have removed 87 foreign crew members from cruise ships at the Port of Boston under Operation Tidal Wave, a multi-agency initiative targeting child sexual abuse and exploitation materials.
- Operation Tidal Wave seeks to identify crew members linked to the possession, production, or distribution of child sexual abuse materials. Acting Director of Field Operations Julio Caravia emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting the vulnerable from exploitation.
- Previous phases targeted 27 crew members in San Diego last April and 14 individuals in San Juan during June and July, demonstrating enforcement actions across multiple ports. The operation highlights a broader maritime industry effort to address exploitation.
- Bobby Prieto, a Philippine national who worked on the Norwegian Jewel, was arrested after customs officials found media files on his cellphones depicting abuse. Recent enforcement actions also targeted the Norwegian Breakaway, resulting in expedited deportations or criminal prosecution.
- The Port of Boston operation continues through the end of the fiscal year on Wednesday, September 30, with no reported delays for cruise lines. It remains unclear whether the operation will expand to other regions in the new fiscal year.
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Cruise ship that frequents Maine caught in Border Patrol effort targeting child porn
Several crewmembers of a cruise ship that has made several stops in Portland in recent weeks were just removed by Customs and Border Patrol agents as part of an effort targeting the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
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87 Foreign Cruise Ship Employees Removed For Possession Of Child Abuse Material
87 Foreign Cruise Ship Employees Removed For Possession Of Child Abuse Material Federal authorities have now pulled 87 foreign crew members off cruise ships under Operation Tidal Wave, a Customs and Border Protection initiative aimed at child sexual abuse material aboard the vessels. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations members prepare for a patrol in San Diego, on Sept. 23, 2026. John Fredricks /The Epoch TimesSix Philippine …
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