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24-year-old on child-exploitation charges

A 24-year-old Bungendore man has been arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of child-exploitation material.

The man was arrested on Friday (June 12) after members of the ACT Criminal Investigations Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, assisted by AFP Digital Forensics Team and ACT Policing General Duties officers, searched the man’s home.

Police will allege images and videos of child exploitation material were found on the premises. Three computers, and a mobile phone were among the items seized for further investigation.

The man is facing a Commonwealth charge of possessing child-abuse material.

Anyone with information about people involved in the possession or production of child-abuse material should call 1800 333000 or via www.crimestoppers.com.au Information can be provided anonymously.

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