A Disney Cruise Line crew member, Tirso Neri, has been arrested by U.S. Border Control and Homeland Security agents under allegations of child pornography possession. Neri, 44, from the Philippines, is the third person from the Disney-owned company to face such charges this year.
The arrest was carried out following the discovery of explicit content, encompassing both photos and videos, depicting children as young as nine on his phone. The content was found by agents who examined his cabin when his ship, the Disney Dream, arrived at Port Everglades in Florida from the Bahamas.
Neri’s arrest follows an investigation that started in late December. Neri’s device held a folder bearing a minor’s name, including several explicit images and videos of her, along with a picture of her Philippines passport.
More videos were found showing a boy between 10-12 years old engaging in sexual acts with a girl aged 12-14, and another showing a naked young girl next to a man.
Neri is currently facing charges of child pornography possession and transportation at Broward Main Jail.
Disney Cruise Line has stated they no longer employ Neri.
Earlier this year, Alvin Gonzales, 49, and Amiel Trazo, 28, also from the Philippines and former Disney Dream employees, were arrested on similar charges. Dozens of Disney employees have been charged with child sex offenses in recent years.
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