03:29Security arrangements for this year's G7 Summit were out on display in Falmouth harbour on Wednesday morning, as a huge cruise ship, expected to host up to 1,000 police officers and security personnel was seen docked.
The MS Silja Europa cruise ship is expected to host police teams as well as extra security, who have been drafted in from across the country, for the three-day event.
Falmouth locals and tourists commented that they found the recent increase in police presence unsettling.
"When there's a lot of police about naturally you feel a bit anxious about things so the vibe is not the same," remarked a local resident.
Aside from blocking views, the cruise ship has also led to complaints of pollution from locals.
"It seems to be belching out black smoke," one resident stated.
The upcoming G7 summit has also made traffic problematic for residents of nearby St. Ives, where security details have required locals to show proper identification to get to their homes.
An estimated 6,500 police officers are set to be deployed across Cornwall as major protests are expected.
The 47th G7 Summit in St. Ives will be held from June 11-13.
UK: Cruise ship hosting security teams docks in Falmouth ahead of G7
Security arrangements for this year's G7 Summit were out on display in Falmouth harbour on Wednesday morning, as a huge cruise ship, expected to host up to 1,000 police officers and security personnel was seen docked.
The MS Silja Europa cruise ship is expected to host police teams as well as extra security, who have been drafted in from across the country, for the three-day event.
Falmouth locals and tourists commented that they found the recent increase in police presence unsettling.
"When there's a lot of police about naturally you feel a bit anxious about things so the vibe is not the same," remarked a local resident.
Aside from blocking views, the cruise ship has also led to complaints of pollution from locals.
"It seems to be belching out black smoke," one resident stated.
The upcoming G7 summit has also made traffic problematic for residents of nearby St. Ives, where security details have required locals to show proper identification to get to their homes.
An estimated 6,500 police officers are set to be deployed across Cornwall as major protests are expected.
The 47th G7 Summit in St. Ives will be held from June 11-13.
Security arrangements for this year's G7 Summit were out on display in Falmouth harbour on Wednesday morning, as a huge cruise ship, expected to host up to 1,000 police officers and security personnel was seen docked.
The MS Silja Europa cruise ship is expected to host police teams as well as extra security, who have been drafted in from across the country, for the three-day event.
Falmouth locals and tourists commented that they found the recent increase in police presence unsettling.
"When there's a lot of police about naturally you feel a bit anxious about things so the vibe is not the same," remarked a local resident.
Aside from blocking views, the cruise ship has also led to complaints of pollution from locals.
"It seems to be belching out black smoke," one resident stated.
The upcoming G7 summit has also made traffic problematic for residents of nearby St. Ives, where security details have required locals to show proper identification to get to their homes.
An estimated 6,500 police officers are set to be deployed across Cornwall as major protests are expected.
The 47th G7 Summit in St. Ives will be held from June 11-13.