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ABF officers searched the man’s belongings when he arrived on a flight from Kuala Lumpur on Thursday 22 March 2018.

More than 900 images and videos depicting child exploitation material were allegedly located on the man’s laptop computer and mobile phone.

The man was charged with Importing Tier 2 goods, namely Child Exploitation Material, contrary to Section 233BAB(5) of the Customs Act 1901.

ABF Commander Investigations Mark Antill said protecting the community from harm is our highest priority.

“Children are harmed by those who manufacture this abhorrent material; and people who consume child exploitation material provide the market that fuels this vile trade,” Commander Antill said.

“Through the use of intelligence and targeting techniques our trained officers actively look for people bringing child exploitation material into Australia.”

The maximum penalty for an individual importing or exporting child exploitation material is $180,000 and/or imprisonment for 10 years.

The man faced Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on Friday 23 March 2018 where he was remanded until 29 June 2018.