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Arrest for import of sex doll parts

A PADSTOW man could be facing up to 10 years’ imprisonment and/or fines of up to $525,000 after being charged with importing childlike sex doll parts.

Following the alleged seizure of the parts in three separate consignments at air cargo facilities in Sydney on September 19 and October 16, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers and Bankstown detectives searched an address in Padstow where they allegedly located and seized an electronic device allegedly containing child abuse images and a further childlike sex doll.
A number of additional electronic devices were allegedly seized pending full forensic examination. A number of cannabis plants, marijuana and publications containing child abuse material were also allegedly located.
Police charged a 43-year-old man with importing the childlike sex doll parts, as well as cultivating prohibited plants and possessing a prohibited drug.
ABF Superintendent Regional Investigations NSW Garry Low says the ABF has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse material and will use all available powers to protect the community from people associated with these abhorrent activities.
“Child sexual abuse is a global issue and the ABF actively engages with its law enforcement partners both domestically and internationally, to further investigate and prevent harm to children in Australia and overseas,” Supt Low said.
Bankstown Police Area Command Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Darren Beech, said the arrest was the result of great work between the two agencies.
“We do not condone any form of child exploitation and we will continue to work with other agencies in the detection and prosecution of persons attempting to purchase these items,” he said.
People with information about those who may be importing childlike sex dolls or other child abuse material, should contact Border Watch at Australia.gov.au/borderwatch.