A Central Coast man has been charged by Sex Crimes Squad detectives for allegedly possessing thousands of files containing child abuse material.
In July 2024, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad Child Internet Exploitation Unit launched an investigation into the alleged access of child abuse material by a Central Coast man under Strike Force Glandore.
As a result of the extensive investigation, strike force detectives executed a search warrant at about 6.50am on Monday, July 8, at a home in Hamlyn Terrace.
During the search detectives located a mobile phone which has been seized for forensic examination.
A short time later, detectives arrested another man, a 36-year-old man from Mayfield near Newcastle.
He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with seven counts of use carriage service to access child abuse material.
Investigations under strike force Glandore are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au