Britisher accused of smuggling Lankans to Australia

A British national has been arrested in Darwin and charged with people smuggling, the Australian Federal Police said.

It alleged Robert Derek Davies, 63, who flew to Darwin on a flight from Singapore two days ago, allowed a Sri Lankan national to use his boarding pass in an attempt to enter Australia unlawfully. Davies has also been linked to the alleged attempted illegal entry into Australia of two other Sri Lankans who used the boarding passes of other passengers.

Davies has been charged with three offences, which carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

He faced Darwin Magistrates Court yesterday and was remanded in custody until August 12. Courtesy ABC