Today (Friday 6 October), detectives from the Special Crimes Investigation Section of SAPOL arrested a 57-year-old man from the Barossa for make child amenable to sexual activity and possessing child exploitation material. The man was refused police bail and appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.
This man was previously arrested by the Special Crimes Investigation Section on 6 September 2023 as a result of a referral from the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, a joint team between the Australian Federal Police and the South Australia Police. Today’s arrest follows further investigation into this matter.
Detective Senior Sergeant Amanda Lewis, Manager Special Crimes Investigation Section states “We are absolutely committed to prosecuting anyone who goes after our community’s most vulnerable. Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au. If you or someone you know are impacted by child sexual abuse and online exploitation there are support services available at www.accce.gov.au/support.”
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