A 43-year-old Argentinian man is expected to face Central Local Court tomorrow after he was allegedly found in possession of child abuse material.

Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) officers stopped the man at the Sydney Airport on May 21 upon his arrival from the Philippines and seized 18 storage devices containing child abuse material.

Investigations are continuing, including into whether the material the man allegedly possessed was produced during his travel overseas.

The man was charged with importing tier 2 goods without approval, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

AFP Acting Sergeant Ryan Henderson said this arrest highlighted how the exploitation and abuse of children remains a global issue.

“The AFP aims to protect children, wherever they live, and to ensure anyone who tries to harm them – or exploit abuse committed upon children – is identified and brought before the courts,” Sergeant Henderson said.

ABF Superintendent Phillip Anderson, praised the continued efforts of border staff in stopping individuals who attempt to bring any type of child abuse material or other prohibited items into Australia.

“Tackling child exploitation is an operational priority for the ABF and our officers are highly skilled at identifying people at our airports who are involved in, or carrying this abhorrent material,” he said.

“The message should be clear to anyone attempting to bring child abuse material into Australia – the ABF and our partner agencies are on to you, you will be caught and you will face the full force of the law,” Anderson added.

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