A southern suburbs man was arrested yesterday and charged with possessing child exploitation material.
On Sunday 10 August, members of the SA JACET, a joint task force between SAPOL and the AFP, attended at an address in the southern suburbs.
At the home, investigators arrested a 31-year-old man for knowingly be in possession of a substantial amount of child exploitation material. Investigators searched the premises and seized mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Digital Evidence Specialists attended and conducted preliminary forensic analysis locating the child exploitation material. More extensive reviews of the electronic data will occur in the fullness of time with the possibility of further offences being identified.
The man was refused police bail and is expected to appear before the Christies Beach Magistrate Court, Monday 11 August 2025.
Detective Chief Inspector George Fenwick, Officer in Charge Special Crimes Investigation Section said, "Child exploitation material is not just images on a screen. Every image, every second of a video has a real child being abused and being subjected to a situation that no child should ever experience".
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child exploitation material are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.
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