The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) have arrested and charged a 27-year-old male in relation to child sex offences.
JACET detectives, including NT Police Force and Australia Federal Police (AFP) members supported by local police, arrested the male for child sex offences following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Katherine on Thursday 12 February 2026.
The alleged offending occurred during January 2026. The two victims were known to the alleged offender, however, are not family members.
The 27-year-old was arrested and charged with:
- Criminal Code Act 1983 (NT) - Indecent touching or act - Child under 14
- Criminal Code Act 1995 (Commonwealth) - Procure child under 16 for sexual activity
- Criminal Code Act 1995 (Commonwealth) - Solicit child abuse material
- Criminal Code Act 1995 (Commonwealth) - Produce child abuse material
He was remanded in custody and will appear in Katherine Local Court on 16 February.
Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson said, "The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team proactively target predators in our community who seek to exploit and harm the young and vulnerable.
"If you are committing such offences in person or using on-line means, expect a knock on your door."
AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Pixie Fuhrmeister said crimes against children had no place in Australian society.
"The AFP and our law enforcement partners, such as NT Police, work together every day to identify and apprehend alleged offenders and bring them to justice," Det a/Supt Fuhrmeister said.
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or 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.
