NSW police probe cruise ship fight

Police are investigating an alleged fight onboard a cruise ship while it was about 220km off Jervis Bay, NSW Police say.

Police have been told a fight involving several men took place on board the ship after an argument about 12.45am today (Friday 16 February 2018).

Security intervened and detained the men before notifying the Marine Area Command.

About 1.30pm today, six men and three teenage boys were removed from the ship at Twofold Bay, Eden. A further 14 passengers, including women and children, also left the ship.

The group were transported to Canberra where other travel arrangements were made.

Marine Area Command investigators have commenced investigations into the incident.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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