ICE Yuma case results in Mexican national charged with possession of child pornography while attempting to enter the US

YUMA, Ariz. – Alan Xavier Cabrera, 27, of Mexico, was arrested April 25, and charged by criminal complaint for possession of child pornography. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is investigating this case.

According to the complaint, on April 25, Cabrera applied for entry into the United States at the port of entry in San Luis, Arizona with a B1/B2 travel visa. Based on Cabrera’s behavior, Customs and Border Protection – Office of Field Operations examined his cell phone and identified numerous suspected images of child pornography, also known as Child Sexual Abuse Material. Homeland Security Investigations special agents were subsequently contacted for response and further action.

A conviction for possession of child pornography carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both, and a term of supervised release up to life.

A criminal complaint is simply a method by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, Phoenix, is handling the prosecution.