Source: New South Wales – News
A man has been arrested after child exploitation material was located at his home today.
On Friday 1 August, investigators from the South Australian JACET, a joint taskforce between South Australia Police and Australian Federal Police, attended a northeast suburbs home as a result of an online conversation between the accused and a covert online police officer.
The house was searched and a mobile phone, computer hard drives and a computer were seized.
Child exploitation material was located on the devices by Digital Evidence Section specialists and further examinations will continue.
Also during the search, investigators located three gel blasters.
A 38-year-old man from the northeastern suburbs was arrested and charged with disseminating child exploitation material, possessing child exploitation material and three counts of possessing a firearm without a licence.
He was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court later today.
“This operation is a stark reminder of the realities of child sexual exploitation and the proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the internet, and the need for proactive measures to address these crimes against our children,” said Chief Inspector George Fenwick Manager, of the Special Crimes Investigation Section.
“Without my officers being online and in these chat forums, we may never have identified this man or his offending.”
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.
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