Actor failed to declare two dogs on entering Australia
Johnny Depp could face up to 10 years in prison and a heavy fine after illegally importing his two dogs into Australia.
Earlier this month, the Pirates of the Caribbean star flew to Australia on a private jet, to film the fifth instalment of the series, Dead Men Tell No Tales.
The actor entered the country without declaring his two Yorkshire terriers Boo and Pistol, breaking the country's stringent quarantine laws, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
This appears to have come to light after the dogs visited a local grooming parlour, which subsequently posted a picture on their Facebook page.
The story made headlines when Australia's agriculture minister warned the dogs would be euthanised unless they left the country within two days.
The dogs have since returned to the US, but according to the Sydney Morning Herald, an Australian senate committee was told if the case goes to court, Depp could face a lengthy prison sentence and maximum fines of AU$340,000 (£172,000). The pilot could also face two years in prison.
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