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The Boston Globe
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Over 120 crew detained in Operation Tidal Wave
Federal authorities at Boston’s cruise port have detained more than 120 cruise ship crew members, mainly foreign nationals, in recent months as part of “Operation Tidal Wave,” targeting individuals suspected of possessing or distributing child sexual abuse material. The investigation uncovered one crew member, Bobby Prieto, with over 1,200 media files of child abuse on his phones, including an admitted assault video. Prieto is charged with transporting child abuse material and is held without bail, while others were expelled from the U.S. after questioning, with their permits revoked and barred from reentry for ten years. The operation aims to prevent known offenders from entering or re-entering the country through U.S. ports, and officials emphasize that law enforcement can search ships and electronic devices upon boarding. Critics question the process’s fairness but acknowledge the serious nature of the crimes involved.
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