THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A New York City teacher’s aide was arraigned on child pornography charges on Friday, according to Homeland Security Investigations.

Officials said 47-year-old Alejandro F. Santos, who worked with the city’s Department of Education for 23 years, was charged with possession and transportation of child pornography after his arrest on July 15. He had landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport from the Dominican Republic when he was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, according to the HSI.

Officials said the officers had information that Santos may have had child sex abuse material on his iPhone. His cellphone allegedly contained thousands of photos and videos of child sexual exploitation, according to HSI.

Officials said Santos was employed a

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