American faces charges under Child Pornography Act

A man is to appear in Court later today facing charges under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act.

The American citizen was arrested in the Mulhuddart area of Dublin yesterday following a joint customs and Garda operation.

He was taken, for questioning, to the Blanchardstown Garda Station, where he was charged with possession of Child Pornography.

He is expected to appear before the Dublin District Court at half past ten today.