On Thursday 14 August, officers from SA JACET, a joint task force between SAPOL and the AFP, attended an Eyre Peninsula home as a result of conversations and images shared by the accused with a covert online police officer.
The man's home address was searched by investigators and several items were seized for forensic analysis.
The 32-year-old man was arrested and charged for making a child amenable to sexual activity.
He was bailed to appear at Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on 30 October."An arrest of this nature demonstrates how closely all Australian Policing jurisdictions are working together to disrupt and protect children online from sexual exploitation and abuse, no matter where the child lives or where the offender is located," said Detective Senior Sergeant Graham Tomkins, JACET Investigations Manager.
"I am extremely proud of our officers, their persistence, unwavering dedication to prevent and take action against those who commit crimes against children."
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 or online at www.accce.gov.au/report. You can remain anonymous.
If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call police immediately on 000.
