Sunday, 4 April 2010

Perth man charged with people smuggling

AS POSTED HERE ---> Perth man charged with people smuggling: "A 21-year-old has been charged with smuggling at least five people into Australia.

The man from Thornlie, 18km south of Perth, faces one count of organising or facilitating the proposed entry of five or more persons who are unlawful non-citizens, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement.

He is due to face Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison"