Northern Territory Police have charged a 30-year-old man with child exploitation offences.
Yesterday, The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) executed a search warrant on the man’s residence in Malak.
A mobile device was located on his person that is alleged to contain child abuse material.
The man was arrested and later charged with:
- Fail to comply
- Possess or control child abuse material
- Use carriage service for child abuse material x 3
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Akers said “Northern Territory Police and the JACET will continue to target offenders committing these revolting crimes. This type of offending is unacceptable and if you are committing these crimes, you will be caught.”
For online safety tips you can visit the eSafety Commissioner website for more information at https://www.esafety.gov.au/
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://crimestoppers.com.au/
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button at www.accce.gov.au/report
