MIAMI, Florida (CMC) –The United States law enforcement officials say they have arrested a man wanted for the alleged kidnapping after he arrived here on a cruise ship from Jamaica.

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said the unidentified person is now awaiting extradition to South Carolina.

 “Intercepting wanted criminals and detaining them on behalf of a law enforcement agency is part and parcel to what CBP does to ensure those crossing the border into the United States do not pose a risk to our nation and its population,” said Miami Seaport Port Director Dylan J DeFrancisci.

“This particular man was wanted in connection with a warrant from South Carolina with first-degree assault and battery as well as kidnapping charges. He was turned over to the local police department for processing and will be returned to South Carolina to answer for his alleged actions,” he added.

Meanwhile, CBP said two unrelated travellers returning from the Caribbean were taken into custody at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina on charges of felony narcotics possession and intimidation of witnesses.

CBP said law enforcement officials arrested Ryan Pett, 38, for felony narcotics possession after arriving from the US Virgin Islands.

Trevor Brown, 57, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was also arrested for intimidation of witnesses or victims, included stalking, on his arrival from Montego Bay, Jamaica, CBP said.

“While our primary mission is anti-terrorism, our Customs and Border Protection officers are also committed to working with state and local law enforcement agencies in an effort to apprehend wanted fugitives,” said Patti Fitzpatrick US Customs and Border Protection Area Port Director in Charlotte.

“These arrests demonstrate vigilance and dedication exercised every day by CBP officers to secure our homeland and safeguard our citizens,” she added.