Two men – aged 76 and 61 – have been charged following an investigation into the distribution of child abuse and bestiality material in the state’s south west.
Earlier this year, detectives from Murrumbidgee Police District commenced an investigation after receiving information relating to the alleged production and dissemination of child abuse material in the Leeton area.
Following extensive inquiries, the two men were arrested in Leeton earlier today.
“A short time later, a search warrant was subsequently executed at a home in Leeton,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“During the searches, police seized electronic devices, which will undergo further examination.”
Investigators also seized a dog which was taken into the care of RSPCA NSW.
The 61-year-old man was charged with three counts of disseminate child abuse material, animal cruelty, and bestiality.
The 76-year-old man was charged with three counts of disseminate child abuse material, two counts of possess child abuse material, and bestiality.
“It will be alleged in court that the men were involved in the online distribution of child abuse and bestiality material,” NSW Police said.
“It will be further alleged a dog seized at the home had been subjected to animal abuse.”
The pair were refused bail to appear in Griffith Local Court today.
