The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) has arrested and charged a 69-year-old male for possession of child abuse material.
On Friday 2 May 2025, detectives from the JACET conducted a lawful search of a residence in Nightcliff.
During the search police seized items including two computers, multiple USB thumb drives and a mobile phone after locating child abuse material at the residence.
The 69-year-old male has been charged with Possess or control child abuse material, Access child abuse material and Fail to comply with reporting obligations.
He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 6 May 2025.
For online safety tips you can visit the eSafety Commissioner website for more information at https://www.esafety.gov.au/.
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call 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.
