Greenway man charged with possessing child abuse material

A 52-year-old Greenway man has been charged with possessing child abuse material following a police operation yesterday (Thursday 1 July 2021).

Last month, members of the ACT Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team received information relating to a person allegedly accessing child abuse material via peer-to-peer file sharing internet sites. 

A search warrant was executed at a Greenway residence yesterday by ACT Criminal Investigation JACET officers with the assistance of a specialist canine team.

The 52-year-old resident was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of possessing child abuse material. He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday 2 July 2021).

A number of computer and data storage items were seized and will be forensically examined. Further charges are expected.  

Anyone with information regarding the accessing or creation of child exploitation material is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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