Ferry Passenger Collapse Prompts Drug Arrest

An individual has been apprehended at a ferry terminal on suspicion of drug-related offenses, following the collapse of another passenger during a crossing. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stated that officers were dispatched to the Red Jet terminal in Cowes on Thursday, shortly before 22:00 GMT. The passenger who collapsed, a man in his 20s, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for medical attention. The force indicated that a 60-year-old man from Totland was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug, and he currently remains in custody. This incident led to delays for the Red Jet Hi-Speed crossings, specifically the 22:30 departure from Southampton and the 23:15 GMT service from Cowes. Red Funnel reported that the catamaran, Red Jet 7, resumed its operations within 10 minutes. For updates, BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight can be followed on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.