Two British holidaymakers were nabbed by police in Ibiza for allegedly trying to skip out on paying a hefty extras bill from their cruise liner. The duo, both in their twenties, were apprehended at Ibiza Airport after hastily departing the ship upon its arrival at the holiday island. The National Police in Ibiza disclosed that the pair, a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, were accused of fraud for attempting to dodge a bill totaling £2,685.
The police spokesperson in Ibiza mentioned that the couple had been accused of trying to shirk their payment obligations for various expenses incurred during their stay on the cruise liner. The incident unfolded on May 21 when the duo made a swift exit from the ship with their belongings, refusing to settle the expenditure linked to their holiday. Crew members revealed to the authorities that the suspects had tried to make a hasty escape by pushing their way off the vessel. Following a search operation, the couple was located at the island airport and taken into custody as they tried to depart Ibiza.
The exact details about the court proceedings for the arrested individuals remain unclear at this time. The cruise company that the pair was traveling with has not been identified by the police. This incident comes amidst growing warnings for British tourists planning their vacations in Spain. Some individuals have resorted to sleeping in the airport terminals for extended periods, witnessing instances of violence and drug use within the premises. To address this issue, Aena, the state-owned airport authority, recently announced restrictions on access to Madrid airport during certain hours to deter rough sleepers.
