A 48 year old man has been charged with possessing child exploitation material after a targeted search at an Ulverstone residence on Tuesday.

Members of the Tasmania Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) executed a search warrant at the private residence, locating and seizing devices containing child exploitation material.

The man was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of child exploitation material, contrary to section 130C of the Criminal Code Act 1924.

He was bailed with strict conditions to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court in November.

Online child abuse offending is a serious crime.

The Tasmania JACET is comprised of members of the High-Risk Child Exploitation Unit (Tasmania Police) and the Australian Federal Police.
Together, members are committed to stopping these crimes and keeping our children safe.

If you have seen inappropriate behaviour online that you suspect is child abuse, report it:

• If the child is in immediate danger, call 000.
• Call 131 444
• Report online to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE)