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Drugs arrest after man collapses on ferry

Red Funnel Red and white catamaran travelling on the sea its front it to the right with white spray coming from engines at the rear.Red Funnel
The collapsed passenger was on the Cowes-Southampton fast catamaran

A man has been arrested at a ferry terminal on suspicion of drugs offences after a fellow passenger collapsed during a crossing.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were called to the Red Jet terminal in Cowes shortly before 22:00 GMT on Thursday.

The collapsed passenger, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The force said a 60-year-old man from Totland was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug and he remains in custody.

It led to the Red Jet Hi-Speed crossings from Southampton at 22:30 and the 23:15 GMT from Cowes being delayed.

Red Funnel said the catamaran, Red Jet 7, was back on the move within 10 minutes.

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