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01/03/2016
Nine Arrested Over Accessing Indecent Images Of Children Online
Nine people have been arrested in Northern Ireland in connection with accessing indecent images of children online.
The arrests follow a week of action against those accessing indecent images of children online.
The joint operation between the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the PSNI has been the result of proactive targeting of potential indecent image offenders.
A number of items were also seized for further forensic examination.
Those arrested have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
NCA CEOP Command's Tony Cook stated: "This is part of an ongoing pro-active operation using a range of investigative techniques to target all forms of child sexual abuse. Our aim is to arrest offenders and protect children who are victims or at risk of sexual exploitation. We want potential offenders to know tackling CSE is a priority for the National Crime Agency, and together with the PSNI, we will use every means available to ensure vulnerable children are protected and you are pursued and brought before the courts."
Detective Chief Superintendent George Clarke, said: "Our message to those who continue to exploit children online is very clear. You leave a digital footprint when you are downloading, viewing, making indecent images of children and both the PSNI and NCA have the capacity, capability and determination to catch you and bring you to justice."
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The arrests follow a week of action against those accessing indecent images of children online.
The joint operation between the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the PSNI has been the result of proactive targeting of potential indecent image offenders.
A number of items were also seized for further forensic examination.
Those arrested have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
NCA CEOP Command's Tony Cook stated: "This is part of an ongoing pro-active operation using a range of investigative techniques to target all forms of child sexual abuse. Our aim is to arrest offenders and protect children who are victims or at risk of sexual exploitation. We want potential offenders to know tackling CSE is a priority for the National Crime Agency, and together with the PSNI, we will use every means available to ensure vulnerable children are protected and you are pursued and brought before the courts."
Detective Chief Superintendent George Clarke, said: "Our message to those who continue to exploit children online is very clear. You leave a digital footprint when you are downloading, viewing, making indecent images of children and both the PSNI and NCA have the capacity, capability and determination to catch you and bring you to justice."
(CD)
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