Geraldton men face possible jail time for allegedly importing child-like sex dolls

Two Geraldton men are facing possible jail time after they both allegedly imported child-like sex dolls into WA.

The pair, aged 61 and 65, were targeted as part of two separate Australian Border Force investigations after two air cargo packages sent from Hong Kong were intercepted in Perth last month.

Both parcels were described as containing a mannequin but when ABF officers examined the contents they allegedly found a silicon child-like sex doll in each.

The first package arrived on September 1. The second package arrived a few weeks later.

The 65-year-old man was arrested on Monday after investigators executed a search warrant on his home where they seized electronic communication devices, sex doll accessories and parts belonging to an imported infant-sized sex doll.

He’s been charged with one count of importing tier two goods, a charge that carries up to 10 years jail and or fines of up to $555,000.

The man appeared in the Geraldton Magistrate’s Court on Monday afternoon where he was granted bail. He’s due back in court next month.

The 61-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after ABF investigators also executed a search warrant on his home.

He has also been charged with one count of importing tier two goods. He faced court on Tuesday and has also been granted bail to reappear in November.

Police were called to the man’s house yesterday after ABF investigators allegedly found an image depicting child exploitation material and a small amount of cannabis.

Geraldton police have further charged the man in relation to this.

ABF acting commander Nicholas Walker said the agency was determined to prevent child-like sex dolls and other child abuse material from crossing the border.

“ABF officers have the skills and technology to detect items like these and they are equally committed to investigating and prosecuting those who seek to import this deplorable material, which has no place in our community,” he said.