Leeton crime: Electronic devices, dog, seized in bestiality, child abuse investigation

Two Leeton men have been charged with bestiality as part of an investigation into the alleged dissemination of child abuse and bestiality material.

Two men have been arrested over the alleged distribution of child abuse and bestiality material.

Two Leeton men have allegedly been involved in the production and distribution of child abuse and bestiality material.

Murrumbidgee Police detectives started an investigation into the alleged dissemination of material earlier this year.

Following extensive inquiries, two men – aged 61 and 76 – were arrested in Leeton and taken to Leeton police station on Thursday, March 25.

Police raided a Leeton property, seizing electronic devices, which will undergo further examination.

Investigators also seized a dog which was taken into the care of RSPCA NSW.

The 61-year-old man was charged with three counts of disseminate child abuse material, animal cruelty, and bestiality.

The 76-year-old man was charged with three counts of disseminate child abuse material, two counts of possess child abuse material, and bestiality.

It will be alleged in court that the men were involved in the online distribution of child abuse and bestiality material.

It will be further alleged a dog seized at the home had been subjected to animal abuse.

The pair were refused bail and will appear in Griffith Local Court on March 25.

Investigations are continuing.