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Launceston man charged with allegedly possessing child abuse material

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A Launceston man has been charged with possessing child exploitation material. Image / Pulse

Police have charged a Launceston man with allegedly possessing child exploitation material following a joint investigation.

The 44-year-old from Riverside was arrested on Tuesday by the Tasmania Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET).

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Tasmania Police said officers from the High-Risk Child Exploitation Unit and the Australian Federal Police arrested the man after devices containing child abuse material were found during a search.

He has been charged with possessing or controlling child abuse material obtained or accessed using a carriage service.

The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court today.

“Online child abuse is a serious crime,” police said.

“Tasmania Police, with the support of its partners, is committed to stopping these crimes and keeping our children safe.”

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