A P&O cruise ship was forced to evacuate after reports of a man claiming to have an explosive device.
Humpeshire police told Humpeshire police that police were summoned to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal in Southampton at around 11.46 am on Saturday, August 9. Independent
Police built a 200m cord around Cemetery Cruise ship to allow specialist officers to search the truck on -site.
A 63 -year -old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order and false communications (deception bomb) have been collateral until November 8.
After the searches were completed and no tools were found, the Police Hapshire said: “The searches of conclusions with such a device were in it and we are satisfied that there is no danger to the public.”
One of the passengers, Andy Palmer, said he was on the ship when he saw a man arrested.
He said Mirror That he was just riding Cemetery And when he enjoys “lunch and drink” under “a boy who was pulled out of his car by six armed policemen.”
Mr Palmer said passengers were told to go to their crowds, and the staff “drive people away from the ship”, while “a few thousand” were waiting for the board.
The traveler said that in a Facebook group based on the seafood, they are “terrifying” to stop on a 14 -day trip to Portugal, Canary Islands and Spain’s mainland.
“This is a concern for people who have taken a long route and paid a lot of money,” said Mr Palmer before the sail.
However, the incident is ultimately not prevented Cemetery From Southampton on Saturday.
More than 3,000 capacity travel is due to enter Funchal, Madeira on Wednesday.
A spokesman for P&O Cruises confirmed that passengers have been evacuated from CemeteryHuman
“We decided to evacuate because of a police incident and abundant caution Cemetery And the passenger terminal on Saturday 9 August, “they said Independent
“The incident was quickly resolved and ordinary operations began,” he said.
“The safety of our guests, crews and staff is our highest priority, and we are grateful for the cooperation of the authorities, as well as the patience of all while precautionary measures have been taken,” he said.
They added: “Ventura continues as planned by your travel plan.”
A British -related port spokesman who runs the Southampton Terminal in a statement to Independent: “We are aware of a security incident that happened on Saturday, August 9th in the port.
“The police have been on the scene and have stood since then,” he said.
“Normal operations have resumed in the port. We will support any continuous questions by the relevant authorities.”
Independent He has contacted the Hamppshire police to comment.
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