Are you really collecting a prison sentence?

Did you know criminal syndicates are targeting international students like you to help them smuggle parcels containing illicit substances into the country?

More and more students like yourself are being tricked into collecting parcels that are found to contain drug precursors. Precursors are a range of substances, such as pseudoephedrine, used in the manufacture of illicit drugs. Importing them into Australia is illegal. If parcels you receive are found to contain illicit substances, you will be caught and you will be held liable for their contents.

Beware of being approached on the Internet or a bulletin board to accept a parcel for money. Do not answer an advertisement you are unsure of. What might seem like a quick and easy way to make money could involve you in a serious crime resulting in your imprisonment for up to 15 years, and a fine of up to $330,000, or both.

Recently a 21 year old male living in Australia on a student visa was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for collecting a parcel containing illegal substances and assisting with the importation of a precursor. Following his jail term the student is likely to be deported.

Make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Don’t accept a parcel that contains illicit substances or other prohibited goods, this will affect your study program in Australia and your future. A criminal conviction will follow you and may affect your freedom to travel to and study in other countries.

Customs and Border Protection takes the matter of students accepting parcels on behalf of unknown persons very seriously. If you or someone you know is approached to participate in this unlawful activity, call Customs Watch on 1800 06 1800. This call can be made anonymously.

Be aware and say NO to receiving packages for an unknown person.

你代收的其实是监狱徒刑？

你是否知道，犯罪集团正在以象你一样的国际学生作为目标，让你帮助他们将装
有非法物质的包裹偷偷带入澳洲？
越来越多象你一样的学生受骗上当，被骗去领取装有毒品前体物质的包裹。前体
物质是用于制造非法毒品的一系列物质，如伪麻黄碱。将这些物质带入澳洲是非
法的。如果发现你领取的包裹含有非法物质，你就会被抓住并对包裹内所装的物
质承担责任。
如果有人在网上或公告栏上找你，付钱让你代收包裹，一定要当心。不要回应你
不确定的广告。看起来好象可以轻轻松松赚快钱，却可能让你卷入严重犯罪，造
成长达15 年监禁和高达$330,000 的罚款，或者两者并罚。
最近，有一名持学生签证住在澳洲的21 岁男子，因领取一个装有非法物质的包
裹及帮助进口前体物质而被判监禁两年半。在服刑之后，这名学生很可能会被遣
送。
切勿让此事发生在你身上。不要接受装有非法物质或其它违禁物品的包裹，这会
影响你在澳洲的学习计划，影响你的未来。犯罪记录将伴随你一辈子，并可能影
响你前往其它国家以及在其它国家留学的自由。
Customs and Border Protection 对学生代陌生人收取包裹一事非常严肃对待。
如果有人找你或你认识的人参与这种非法活动。请致电Customs Watch 电话：
1800 06 1800。此电话可以匿名拨打。
保持警觉，对代陌生人收取包裹说“不”。