Security or legal Americas Miami · 23 August 2023
Passenger Crime (Sexual Offense) on Scarlet Lady on 23rd August 2023
What happened
On 23 August 2023, a 47-year-old male passenger was arrested at Port Miami's Virgin Voyages Terminal following disembarkation from the cruise ship Scarlet Lady. U.S. Border Protection officers discovered child sexual abuse material on the passenger's mobile device during routine inspection, leading to immediate arrest and criminal charges.
The individual, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is now under the jurisdiction of U.S. law enforcement agencies. All legal and procedural protocols were followed during the arrest and investigation.
Details of the incident
During routine disembarkation procedures at Port Miami's Virgin Voyages Terminal, U.S. Border Protection officers conducted a standard search of the passenger's mobile device. The inspection revealed five videos containing explicit material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors, estimated to be approximately 8 years old. The passenger was arrested immediately and charged with possession of child pornography.
Vessel and voyage
Vessel
- Name: Scarlet Lady
- Operator: Virgin Voyages
- Type: Cruise ship
Incident location
- Port Miami's Virgin Voyages Terminal, Miami, Florida, USA
- Date: 23 August 2023
Casualties
Fatalities
- None reported.
Injuries
- None reported.
Rescued
- Not applicable.
Emergency response and law enforcement
U.S. Border Protection officers conducted the routine inspection and discovery. The passenger was arrested at the terminal and transferred to U.S. law enforcement custody. All procedures followed established legal and operational protocols.
Current status
The matter is now under the jurisdiction of U.S. law enforcement agencies. The passenger faces criminal charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation remains ongoing.