The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) have arrested and charged a 44-year-old male in relation to child abuse offences.
In April 2025, police became aware of the male as part of a wider operation targeting people who access child abuse material.
Yesterday, NT Police and Australian Federal Police officers attended a residence in a rural suburb to conduct a lawful search where they located and seized a device containing child abuse material. The male was arrested and has since been charged with:
• Access child abuse material
• Possess or control child abuse material
He was remanded to appear in Darwin local Court on 22 May 2025.
Detective Sergeant Mark Cronin said "Accessing, possessing, or distributing child abuse material is a heinous crime that will not be tolerated. The Northern Territory Police remain committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community, and we will continue to work tirelessly to hold offenders accountable for their actions."
AFP Superintendent Greg Davis said the investigation highlighted how closely police around Australia worked together to combat the exploitation and abuse of children.
"Our common goal is to protect children, wherever they live, and to ensure anyone who tries to harm them is identified and brought before the courts," Supt Davis said.
"Our message to offenders is clear, access and transmit child abuse material, you will be found and you will be prosecuted."
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can also submit a report online at https://crimestoppers.com.au/.
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the 'Report Abuse' button at www.accce.gov.au/report.
