Singapore authorities arrested a 27-year-old Indonesian man at the Singapore Cruise Centre after discovering more than one kilogram of suspected controlled substances in his luggage. Officials have not released the name of the cruise ship involved, or said whether the man was a passenger or a crew member.
Princess Cruises has announced an update to its Drug and Alcohol Policy, aimed at improving efficiency, fairness, and consistency while reinforcing its strong commitment to a safe and healthy working environment for all crew members.
Starting December 1, 2025, drug testing will be conducted onboard by the Medical Staff, supported by the HR Officer and Security personnel. This will streamline the process, reduce operational disruption, and minimize the impact on crew rest hours, all while maintaining full compliance with company and regulatory standards.
A cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked customs officers whether cannabis was illegal was fined $2,500 after officials discovered she was carrying cannabis and cocaine.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a passenger at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after discovering nearly 72 grams of heroin mixed with fentanyl and 96 grams of THC vape oil during a routine baggage inspection.
Brazilian Federal Police arrested two men attempting to smuggle 47 kilos of cocaine aboard a cruise ship in Angra dos Reis. The suspects, a 33-year-old Serbian and a 31-year-old Montenegrin, allegedly hid 43 bricks of cocaine in one of the ship's lifeboats, hoping to transport the cargo to Serbia.
A Brazilian man has been arrested after authorities discovered 10 kilograms of cocaine hidden in his cruise ship cabin upon arrival in Sydney, Australia.
The 48-year-old passenger is expected to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Monday, facing charges of importing and possessing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment.
Rogério Faria da Silva, 44, known as 'Morcegão,' identified as a leader of Brazil's notorious criminal faction, First Commando da Capital (PCC), was apprehended at the Giusfredo Santini Passenger Maritime Terminal. The arrest occurred in Sanots as Morcegão disembarked from the cruise ship Costa Pacifica on December 26, after a family vacation that began on December 22, reports OGlobo.
Brazil's federal police arrested two individuals at the Port of Ilhéus for smuggling around 28 kg of cocaine on a cruise ship. The Federal Police reported that the duo had boarded the ship in Rio de Janeiro, heading towards Barcelona, Spain.
The apprehended individuals, a man and a woman, whose identities have not been disclosed, were discovered with the narcotics concealed within false compartments of four suitcases. This was during a luggage check that involved the use of a scanner (x-ray) and a detection dog.
French authorities have successfully thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 95 kilograms of cocaine and apprehending four Brazilian nationals, consisting of one man and three women, who used a cruise ship for their illicit activities.
