A man has been charged with alleged child sex offences following an investigation by State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad.
In March 2023, detectives attached to the Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) commenced an investigation into the alleged dissemination of child abuse material on live video conferences under Strike Force Packer.
Following extensive inquiries, about 7.30am today (Thursday 5 October 2023), strike force detectives – with assistance from Marine Area Command – executed a search warrant in Milsons Passage on the Hawkesbury River.
During the search, officers located and seized electronics and items relevant to their investigation.
A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Hornsby Police Station where he was charged with use carriage service transmit/publish/promote child abuse, possess child abuse material, and two counts of use carriage service to access child abuse material.
The man was refused bail to appear before Hornsby Local Court today.
Police will allege in court the man participated in a video teleconference distributing child abuse material.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
