International student removed from Australia after child exploitation material was found

A student from Pakistan was found to have child exploitation material on his mobile phone at the Melbourne Airport.

Student removed from Melbourne after child exploitation material found Source: AAP

During the baggage examination at the airport, Australian Border Force (ABF) checked the phone of an international student arriving from the United Arab Emirates.

His mobile phone had child exploitation material.

The student’s visa was cancelled under the Migration Act 1958  and he was taken into detention before being removed from Australia on Christmas Day.

ABF Regional Commander Victoria, Craig Palmer said that child exploitation material has no place in Australia, and travellers who view, carry or distribute it should expect to forfeit their right to be in Australia.

 “Our highly trained airport officers process millions of incoming and outgoing passengers over the holiday period and are always on the lookout for goods of concern and individuals who pose a threat to the community,” Commander Palmer said.

“Whether it be child exploitation material, weapons, illicit drugs or travellers of concern, the public should be assured that ABF officers are working tirelessly at Australia’s airports to keep them safe this holiday period.”

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