The man was arrested at Sydney Harbour. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to sexual abuse.
Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a 48-year-old Griffith man arriving in Sydney Harbour after he allegedly attempted to groom a child for sexual activity.
Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing investigation by the Sex Crimes Squad’s Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated through the internet and related telecommunications devices.
In June 2024, detectives launched an investigation into an online user attempting to contact children for sexual activity.
During the investigation, the man allegedly sent inappropriate photos and videos to – who he believed – was a 14-year-old girl.
Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives arrested the Griffith man at the International Passenger Terminal, Sydney, at about 7 am on Friday (9 August).
The man was taken to Day Street Police Station, where he was charged with using a carriage service to procure a child under 16 years for sexual activity.
He was refused bail.
Detectives will allege in court the 48-year-old made plans to meet with the young girl for sexual activity once his cruise had ended in Sydney.
Investigations under Strike Force Trawler continue.
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