Filipino arrested for trying to import child porn to Australia

MANILA, Philippines A 49-year-old Filipino man has been arrested in Australia for allegedly trying to bring in child pornography, an online report said on Wednesday.

The West Australian said that the suspect was stopped by Customs and Border Protection at the Perth International Airport last Friday after arriving on a flight from Singapore.

The report said that child pornography materials were found on an external hard drive and a DVD during an inspection of his luggage.

The man was then arrested and charged. He has been requested to appear at the Perth Magistrates Court on March 27.

Customs and Border Protection national investigations manager Richard Janeckzo said in the report that “people should be aware of Australia’s strict laws relating to importing and possessing child pornography."

“Australia has strict laws regarding child pornography and those who attempt to import such materials face very serious consequences," he said.

The Filipino is currently facing a maximum penalty of $275,000 or a 10-year jail term, or both. - Kimberly Jane T. Tan, GMANews.TV

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