French police have rushed to Nice’s bustling port after theyr were tipped off that explosives were reportedly spotted being loaded onto a cruise ship.

The deadly device was reportedly found on a pallet being placed on a ferry which was packed with tourists.

According to reports, the police operation is ongoing.

The deadly device was reportedly found on a pallet being placed on the boat named Azamara Quest which is packed with tourists. The luxury liner was sailing from Barcelona and stopped off in Nice.