A 55-year-old northern suburbs man has been arrested and charged with possess child exploitation material, disseminate child exploitation material and encourage use of website for child exploitation material following a joint investigation by SA Police and Australian Federal Police.
Investigators from SA JACET attended the man’s home as a result of conversations and images allegedly shared by the accused with a covert online police officer.
The home was searched by investigators, and several items were seized for forensic analysis. He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 1 December.
“This arrest reflects our absolute commitment to protecting children and bringing perpetrators before the court,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Smith, JACET Investigations Manager.
“Our investigators continue to work tirelessly with our partners to identify, investigate and prosecute anyone who seeks to exploit or harm children, no matter where the child lives or where the offender is located.
“Every child deserves to be safe,” he said.
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 or online at www.accce.gov.au/report. You can remain anonymous.
If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call police immediately on Triple Zero (000).
