We
noticed again when we waiting to board the Ecstasy on 08/31/09 a guest being led
through the waiting area in hand cuffs. Also, when we arrived back to Galveston
on 09/05 over the PA they called for a guest by name to come to the Information
Desk several times. Embarkation had not started and in fact, it seemed we were
late staring the embarkation.The last announcement was for the guest by name
again and the message was "Unless (guest name) comes to the Information
Desk the embarkation will not start."
In 15 minutes the embarkation started. I saw two females being led off in hand
cuffs by Security and what appeared to be Federal officers.
I spoke to officials in the customs area as we were waiting in line and they
said the two guest had outstanding warrants and the we arrested for the
warrants. Also was told, CCL will let you on but people with warrants for their
arrest will be not get back into the US. CCL must submit their passenger list to
a data base for people with outstanding warrants. Just my guess. But for sure I did
see the ladies when we were going and returning hand cuffed.
What I have learned since our last crusie is that IF
the state, county or city that has the warrant out for this person and they are willing to pay
for the extadition, officals will detain the guest. Some guest have been
hand cuffed and taken and make the call to the office that issued the warrant
and agreed to pay the fine over the phone by credit card. What a way to
end a beautiful cruise. Bottom line. . .DON'T cruise if you have any unsettled
tickets, warrants, child support payments or what ever. Cruise ships are
now required to HAND CUFF YOU and turn you over to arresting officers.
FYI. . .I have noticed on the cruises that have had this event. . .99.9% have
been females. Just reporting what I saw.
Just think
of the hang ups the ones traveling with the ones hand cuffed have encountered.
Texaspepper
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