Nightcliff man, 69, charged with possessing child abuse material
A 69-year-old will face court after a police raid allegedly uncovered child abuse material at a Nightcliff home.
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A 69-year-old man will face court after a police raid on a Darwin home allegedly uncovered child abuse material.
The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) has arrested and charged the man following a raid on a Nightcliff home on Friday.
During the search police seized items including two computers, multiple USB thumb drives and a mobile phone, after allegedly finding child abuse material at the residence.
The 69-year-old has been charged with two counts of possessing or controlling child abuse material, two counts of accessing child abuse material, and failing to comply with reporting obligations.
He was remanded to appear at Darwin Local Court on Tuesday.
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.
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