Man and woman arrested on child sex offences

Today, Detectives from the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET), a joint team between the Australian Federal Police and South Australia Police arrested a 36-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman from the northern suburbs of Adelaide for child sex offences.

The pair were jointly charged with two counts of making a child amenable to sexual activity and 13 counts of producing child exploitation material.

The man was further charged with four counts of unlawful sexual intercourse.

The woman was further charged with three counts of disseminate child exploitation material and four counts of being a householder permitting unlawful sexual intercourse on a premises.

Both were refused police bail with the woman appearing in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court and the man appearing in the Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Lyons, Officer in Charge of Special Crimes Investigation Section said, “I am extremely proud of our officers persistence and their unwavering dedication to identify these alleged offenders, and stop further abuse. 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 call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.accce.gov.au/report

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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