Arrests on board the Disney Adventure” – criminals exposed!

Arrests on board the Disney Adventure” – criminals exposed!

On September 3, 2025, the cruise ship “Disney Adventure” headed for the Sassnitz/Mukran ferry port. However, what initially seemed like a normal visit to a popular cruise ship took an unexpected turn. How Picture Reportedly, the federal police carried out spot checks that led to the arrest of two wanted people.

Those arrested were two shipyard workers on board the ship who were apparently busy during a test trip. When checking their data more closely, the federal police came across existing wanted lists. A 44-year-old Croatian wanted for drunk driving was able to remain on board after paying a fine of 2,400 euros. The arrest warrant had previously been issued by the Augsburg public prosecutor's office.

Deportation after incriminating findings

Things were different for a 24-year-old Slovenian who was wanted for fraud. There was an arrest warrant against him that had been issued by the Munich public prosecutor's office two months ago. He had to leave the ship skeptically and spent the night in a federal police custody cell in Stralsund. On September 4th, his arrest warrant was confirmed at the Stralsund District Court, which now led to his imprisonment in a correctional facility. This represents a further step in security monitoring in maritime space.

The Federal Police, which is responsible for several federal states as well as the North and Baltic Seas, sees such measures as a necessity for border police protection and to maintain safety at sea. The operational departments, including the federal police stations in Flensburg, Kiel, Rostock, Stralsund and Pasewalk, are well prepared to get to the bottom of suspicious activities. According to the Press portal Around 2,600 employees work in these areas, with mandates for shipping police and environmental police tasks.

Season balance and outlook

2023 has been a relevant season for cruises, with a steady increase in passenger numbers. The Federal Police have already drawn an initial conclusion, which is assessed as positive, as safety on ships in the North and Baltic Seas has been further improved through targeted checks and increased surveillance. Information about this is on ohcurrent to read.

The incidents surrounding the “Disney Adventure” show that there is always a certain risk on cruises. However, the consistent measures taken by the Federal Police will continue to ensure that such incidents do not become the norm and that the safety of passengers and employees is maintained.