A 26-year-old NSW Police constable has been charged with allegedly possessing child abuse and bestiality material.
In July, officers attached to Professional Standards Command commenced an investigation under Strike Force Norpa following a referral from the Australian Federal Police.
Following inquiries, Police executed a search warrant at a property in the state’s south on Monday 15 September.
“During the search, detectives located and seized electronic devices, a gel blaster and an amount of ammunition,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“Following further inquiries, a 26-year-old man – a constable attached to a Southern Region command – was issued a Future Court Attendance notice.”
He was charged with possess etc child abuse data-use carriage service, person possesses bestiality material, possess unauthorised prohibited firearm, holder of Category A or B licence not have approved storage and intentionally publish protected information.
He is due to appear before Albury Local Court on Wednesday 19 November.
NSW Police confirmed the officer has been suspended from duty with pay and his employment status is under review.
