Australian Border Force (ABF) investigators recently arrested a 43-year-old man in south-west Sydney after parts of 11 childlike sex dolls were detected in air cargo shipments.

ABF and NSW police executed search warrants and seized an electronic device allegedly containing child abuse images, and a further childlike sex doll.

A number of additional electronic devices were seized pending full forensic examination.

Importing childlike sex dolls is an offence under the Customs Act. The maximum penalty if convicted is up to 10 years’ imprisonment and/or fines of up to $525,000. Under the Criminal Code the possession of a childlike sex doll attracts a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment.

You tend not to see many stories of this kind in the media but sadly this is an ongoing issue, with Border Force having identified this abhorrent trade as a global problem.

This behaviour is absolutely disgusting and has no place in Australian society.

It’s a crime which could be linked to very serious cases of child sex abuse and manipulation.

Child sex dolls are rightly illegal here and in many other parts of the world – as they should be.

This is truly a horrendous case, and the collaboration between ABF and NSW Police on this case has helped to keep children in our community safe.

Be sure to watch this episode of BUSTED to find out more.

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