A 29-year-old male has been charged in relation to possessing child abuse material in a West Arnhem Township
On Friday, 23 October 2026, Detectives from the Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) with the assistance of the local police executed a search warrant at a residence
During the search, a mobile phone was located which contained child abuse material obtained from both Clear Web and Dark Web sites and forums.
The male was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possess or control child abuse material
- Access child abuse material x 2
- Fail to comply with access order
- Destroying evidence
- Fail to comply with reporting obligations x 5
- Possess schedule 2 drug, less than traffickable
- Possess drug implement
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Cronin said: "Accessing, possessing, or distributing child abuse material is a horrific 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 this appalling and completely unacceptable behaviour."
AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Pixie Fuhrmeister said the investigation highlighted the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in identifying and disrupting the exploitation of children.
"Child abuse material is not victimless. Every image, video or exploitative communication represents harm inflicted on a real child," Det a/Supt Fuhrmeister said.
"Every child deserves protection from those who seek to exploit, abuse or harm them. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to protect children and bring alleged offenders before the courts."
He appeared in court on Tuesday and was remanded to appear again on January 12 2027.
