Cruise Ship Workers Sent Home After Police Search

May 12, 2026, 14:45
AsiaInternational

Introduction

U.S. border police sent 27 cruise ship workers back to their own countries. These workers had bad photos of children on their devices.

Main Body

Police searched eight ships in San Diego in April. They found 28 people with bad photos. The police took their visas away and sent 27 people home. Most workers were from the Philippines. Two big companies, Disney and Holland America, fired these workers. The companies said this behavior is very bad. They do not allow this at work. The police did not take these people to court. They did not give them criminal charges. But the police can still send people home if they break the rules.

Conclusion

Twenty-seven foreign workers lost their jobs and left the U.S. after the police operation.

Learning

πŸ” Spotting the 'Past'

Look at these words from the story. They all tell us that something already happened.

  • sent (from send)
  • had (from have)
  • searched (from search)
  • found (from find)
  • took (from take)
  • fired (from fire)
  • said (from say)

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed to the end (search β†’\rightarrow searched). Some are 'rebels' and change completely (take β†’\rightarrow took).

Quick Use: If you want to talk about yesterday, use these forms.

  • Today: I have a phone. β†’\rightarrow Yesterday: I had a phone.

Vocabulary Learning

border
the line that separates one country from another
Example:The border between France and Spain is a long line on the map.
police
people who enforce laws and keep safety
Example:The police stopped the car because it was speeding.
cruise
to travel on a ship for pleasure
Example:We plan to cruise the Caribbean next summer.
ship
a large boat that travels on water
Example:The ship sailed across the ocean for ten days.
workers
people who do a job or work for a company
Example:The workers finished the project before the deadline.
countries
different nations around the world
Example:She has visited three countries during her travels.
devices
tools or machines people use, like phones or tablets
Example:He keeps all his devices in a small bag.
searched
looked for something in a place or on something
Example:The police searched the house for evidence.
visas
official permission to stay in another country
Example:He applied for visas before he left for Canada.
fired
to lose a job because of bad behavior or performance
Example:She was fired after breaking company rules.
behavior
how someone acts or behaves
Example:Good behavior in the classroom earns rewards.
criminal
related to crimes or illegal acts
Example:The criminal was arrested for theft.
charges
accusations of wrongdoing or legal demands
Example:The company faced charges of unfair labor practices.
rules
instructions or guidelines that people must follow
Example:The school has strict rules about using phones.
operation
a set of actions performed to achieve a goal
Example:The operation to clean the river took several weeks.
lost
no longer have something because it was misplaced or taken
Example:She lost her keys and could not open the door.
left
went away from a place or ended an activity
Example:He left the meeting early because of a phone call.