Today, detectives from the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, a joint team between the South Australia Police and the Australian Federal Police, arrested a southern suburbs man for online child sex offences.
The 34-year-old was charged with possess child exploitation material. He was refused police bail and will appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court tomorrow, Friday 31 January.
Detective Chief Inspector George Fenwick, from SAPOL's Public Protection Branch, said, "Possession and sharing of child abuse material is not a victimless crime. South Australia Police, alongside our partner agencies, are absolutely committed to prosecuting anyone who offends against our community's most vulnerable.
"I urge anyone in the community who needs to access support to visit the ACCCE website – www.accce.gov.au - for a full list of available support services with contact details."
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