Detectives from the Child Exploitation Operations Squad (CEO) have charged a 56-year-old man with nine offences as a result of their investigation into child exploitation material.
On Thursday 25 July 2024, detectives executed a search warrant at the man's home where various mobile phone and electronic devices allegedly belonging to the man were seized.
A preliminary analysis of these devices identified the man allegedly utilised various online communication sites to distribute and possess child exploitation material.
It is further alleged a triage of a mobile phone seized located numerous videos containing bestiality material and a video containing category one child exploitation material.
The 56-year-old man from Mount Lawley is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today (26 July) charged with:
• Two counts of Distributing Child Exploitation Material;
• Two counts of Possessed a Prohibited Drug;
• One count of Possessing Child Exploitation Material;
• One count of Caused Child Pornography Material to be Transmitted to Themselves using a Carriage Service;
• One count of Possess or Copy an Indecent or Obscene Article;
• One count of Unlawfully Manufactured or Supplied a Controlled or Prescription drug; and
• One count of Possessed any Drug Paraphernalia in or on which there was a Prohibited Drug or Plant.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.
