Customs arrests Wairarapa man for objectionable publications

Customs arrested a Wairarapa man at the weekend for the possession and importation of objectionable publications that depict the sexual abuse of children. The defendant has appeared at a special hearing at Wellington District Court this morning.

The 42-year-old Filipino national arrived at Wellington Airport last Saturday (21 January) from a holiday in the Philippines. He was searched and arrested by Customs investigators after child sexual abuse images were located on two of his phones.

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