Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged an inmate for allegedly directing a child abuse ring operating at a Junee correctional facility following an investigation under Strike Force Edits.
In April 2024, detectives attached to State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad's Child Protection Investigation Team (CPIT) – with assistance from NSW Corrective Services – established Strike Force Edits to investigate the production and distribution of child abuse material in NSW correctional facilities.
During the investigation, strike force detectives identified a group of inmates allegedly calling themselves 'The Pack'. This group allegedly shared letters amongst themselves detailing the sexual abuse of children and plans to offend against children in the future.
Following extensive investigations, detectives arrested a 31-year-old woman who allegedly identified herself as the "leader of the pack" at Junee Correctional Facility yesterday (Tuesday 27 August 2024) before taking her to Wagga Wagga Police Station.
She was charged with eight counts of produce child abuse material, eight counts of disseminate child abuse material and knowingly/recklessly direct criminal group.
The woman was refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court yesterday.
Detectives will allege in court the woman directed the group while in the correctional facility and wrote letters detailing the child abuse which she sent to other inmates.
Investigations under Strike Force Edits continue.
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.
