NSW Police dismantle international child abuse networks

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NSW Police detectives have dismantled sophisticated international child abuse networks through two long-running investigations, Strike Force Trawler and Strike Force Constantine. The operations resulted in the arrest of seven foreign nationals from the United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, Poland, and Uruguay between April and August.

Strike Force Constantine specifically targets the distribution of ritualistic or satanic child abuse material online, while Strike Force Trawler focuses on broader exploitation via online and telecommunication networks. The investigations involved analyzing intelligence from various digital platforms before referring suspects to international law enforcement agencies.

Key outcomes of the crackdown include the rescue of a three-year-old child in Missouri, US, following the arrest of a man allegedly sharing abusive material. In the same region, a 23-year-old man was charged for allegedly managing a chat group linked to the production of extreme child abuse material. Other arrests include a man in the UK accused of disclosing sexual assault online and a man in Mexico intercepted while allegedly planning to travel to the US to abuse a child.

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Ben Carroll · CFMEU · NSW Police · Strike Force Constantine · Strike Force Trawler · Taskforce Hawk · Tyrone Bell · United Kingdom · United States · Victoria Police

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[● 4 SOURCES] Strike Force Constantine specifically investigates the distribution of ritualistic or satanic child abuse material online. www.smh.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] Seven foreign nationals from the UK, US, Mexico, Poland, and Uruguay were arrested in connection with the networks. www.smh.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] NSW Police detectives dismantled overseas child abuse networks through Strike Force Trawler and Strike Force Constantine. www.smh.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] A three-year-old child was rescued and placed into protection following an arrest in Missouri, US. www.perthnow.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] A 23-year-old man in Missouri was arrested for allegedly running an online chat group linked to a pedophile ring. www.perthnow.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] A man in Mexico was intercepted at the border after allegedly planning to travel to the US to abuse a child. www.perthnow.com.au · 7news.com.au