"CBP raids cruise ships, arrests 28 crew members active in kid abuse"

The CBP interviewed 26 crew members from the Philippines, 1 from Portugal and 1 from Indonesia.

Of these 27 were confirmed as receiving, possessing, transporting, distributing or watching CSEM.

The agency cancelled visas to confirmed people and deported them to countries of citizenship. ^[1]

Details of actions and allegations

After boarding ships and interviewing suspicious crew members, officers confirmed that all suspects were active in receiving, possessing, transporting, distributing or viewing CSEM or kid pornography.

The CBP cancelled visas for 27 people and expelled them from the United States.

The Agency did not specify whether additional criminal charges were filed but for the cancellation and deletion of the visa. ^[1]

The operation reflects the continuous enforcement of CBP rules against kid abuse in the maritime industry, officials informed.

Responses to companies and ports

Disney has stated that he applies a zero tolerance policy to specified behaviors and cooperates full with law enforcement.

"Although most of these people did not come from our cruise line, those who were are no longer in the company" said Disney spokesman. ^[1]

Holland America Line confirmed that her ship Zaandam was engaged, but addressed questions to the CBP. ^[1]

San Diego Port Police stated that they had no part in this, citing California's draft legislature Act No. 54, which restricts state and local cooperation with national immigration law enforcement. ^[1]

According to port representatives, the operation did not include local law enforcement authorities.

Background and erstwhile incidents

In 2024 Disney crew members:

Tirso Neri, Alvin Gonzales and Amiel Trazo were arrested on akin charges, according to erstwhile reports. ^[1]

All 3 were workers of the Philippines.

In September 2024, CBP removed 4 members of the Carnival Cruise Line crew in Baltimore to have CSEM. ^[1]

The raids in San Diego followed the 76-day partial closure of the government, which ended at the end of April erstwhile president Donald Trump signed the backing bill Department of interior Security – without CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ^[1]

Trump's administration emphasizes stricter border and sea safety by sending additional troops to the confederate border and reporting evidence low levels of illegal border crossings. ^[2]

^[3] CBP enforcement activities are part of a broader effort to combat kid abuse and immigration violations.

Meaning and continuous enforcement

The CBP's enforcement actions item its focus on combating the usage of children in the maritime sector, as stated by the agencies.

The operation took place during political debates on DHS backing and immigration enforcement policy. ^[1]

The CBP did not find whether criminal charges were filed another than visa cancellation and expulsion. ^[1]

The increased law enforcement environment along the border and seaports has attracted attention from civilian liberties defenders who item concerns about the appropriate process and treatment of migrants.

^[4] Critics say that militarisation of border safety has led to an increase in deaths along the border.

^[5] The CBP continues to analyse kid abuse and the Agency informs that specified operations defend susceptible groups.

Bibliography

1. CBP conducts raids on cruise ships, arrests 28 crew members as part of kid abuse operations – The National Pulse. May 7, 2026.
2. Trump sends 1,500 troops to increase safety at the confederate border – NaturalNews.com. Ava Grace. January 24, 2025.
3. The Trump effect RECORDLY Low level of illegal border crossings means a fresh era of border safety – NaturalNews.com. Ava Grace. April 5, 2025.
4. Separated: Inside an American Tragedy – Jacob Soboroff.
5. Sand and Blood: American War Hidden on the Mexico border – John Carlos Frey.