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Child exploitation material arrests at Cairns
Detectives have charged 23 people with multiple child exploitation material offences as part of joint law enforcement investigations with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) since the inception of the Cairns Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET).
The Cairns Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) – comprising detectives from the QPS Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit and the AFP – have so far executed 23 separate search warrants throughout the Far North and Central regions since the team was established mid-2020.
As a result, a total of 23 people have been charged on 148 Commonwealth and State offences since mid-last year.
04:08 EDT, 14 May 2021
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A huge child exploitation ring has been busted as detectives charge 23 alleged predators with more than 100 horrific offences.
Queensland Police and Australian Federal Police established the Cairns Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) in mid-2020.
They have now issued charges for 148 Commonwealth and State offences to 23 people throughout the Far North and Central regions.
AFP Commander Hilda Sirec warned child exploitation is increasing across Australia as the charges were announced.
The Cairns Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team have now issued charges for 148 Commonwealth and State offences to 23 people throughout the Far North and Central regions (stock image)