A man has been arrested following an investigation into online child exploitation material.
On Tuesday 2 June, investigators from the South Australia Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET), a multi-agency team comprising specialist investigators from South Australia Police and the Australian Federal Police, searched a Fleurieu Peninsula home as part of an online child exploitation material investigation.
Multiple electronic devices were seized for further forensic examination.
Following further investigation, police returned to the home on Tuesday 14 July and arrested a 52-year-old man. He was charged with taking steps to access child exploitation material.
He was refused police bail and will appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on Wednesday 15 July.
Detective Chief Inspector George Fenwick, Officer in Charge of the Special Crime Investigation Section, said the arrest highlights the ongoing commitment of police to investigating offences involving child exploitation material.
“Our officers are dedicated to identifying and holding accountable those who access child exploitation material and contribute to the ongoing harm of children,” he said.
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse or exploitation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000.
Reports can also be made through the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation at www.accce.gov.au/report.
If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at immediate risk, call police on 000.
CO2600029215
