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Fairfield Man Faces Court Over Alleged Importation of Child Abuse Material

Australian Border Force Continues Crackdown on Illegal Imports

A 45-year-old Fairfield man has been charged after allegedly attempting to import DVDs containing child abuse material into Australia. On October 28, 2024, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers inspected a parcel arriving in Sydney via air cargo and found three DVDs with covers allegedly depicting illegal material. Upon further examination, files on the DVDs were classified as child abuse material.

ABF Investigations NSW took over the case, conducting a detailed probe that led them to the intended delivery address in Fairfield. On November 6, 2024, ABF investigators executed a search warrant at the address, seizing two electronic devices containing evidence of the importation and other material depicting child abuse. Officers also confiscated several DVDs for forensic analysis and located a replica firearm, which was referred to the NSW Police Force for further investigation.

The Fairfield man was arrested and charged with importing prohibited tier 2 goods under the Customs Act 1901, which carries a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment. Initially refused bail, he appeared in Fairfield Local Court on November 7, where he was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to reappear on December 19, 2024.

ABF Investigations NSW Superintendent Brett Totten emphasized the agency’s dedication to preventing the importation of child abuse material and protecting vulnerable members of society. Totten highlighted the collaborative efforts of domestic and international law enforcement to target those responsible for these crimes, ensuring that such heinous material is intercepted before it reaches Australian shores.

Source abf.gov.au/

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