The FBI is conducting an investigation into a suspected homicide that reportedly took place on the MSC Seascape Cruise. The ship docked in Galveston, Texas, as officials confirmed on Monday.
Details regarding the victim, potential suspects, or the incident’s circumstances have not been disclosed yet. The FBI emphasized the investigation’s ongoing nature as the reason for withholding further information.
The FBI is the primary federal agency authorized to investigate potential crimes on the high seas,stated FBI Houston in a Facebook post.
The post explained that an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent from the Texas City Resident Agency is coordinating efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line.
A spokesperson for MSC Cruises communicated with Newsweek, acknowledging the incident. Upon reporting a guest incident aboard our ship, we were instructed by the authorities to return to the Port of Galveston, they stated. The cruise line is reportedly cooperating with the investigation and supporting those affected. The ship has since left the port and resumed its planned itinerary.
As the investigation remains active, MSC Cruises has refrained from providing more details but expressed condolences to the family and friends of the affected guest.
Newsweek has contacted the FBI Houston and the Galveston Medical Examiner’s office for additional information. Further updates are expected as this is a developing story.
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