The Bluebridge Strait Feronia approaching Picton after docking was delayed by 90 minutes. Photo: SuppliedA man has been arrested in relation to an alleged threat directed at the Cook Strait ferry services in Picton on Monday. A police spokesperson said at about 1pm police teams were searching the Interislander ferry terminal and vessel in Picton. The Bluebridge ferry near Picton was allowed to dock, and an Interislander ferry held in Wellington was released to travel south. All passengers had disembarked from the Cook Strait ferries when the vessels were searched.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 03, 2021 20:15 UTC