BY IAN CROUCH
A 23-year-old man is due to front Newcastle Local Court accused of possessing child abuse material.
Local detectives began an investigation in January 2022 after a referral from the Australian Federal Police over the alleged uploading of child abuse material through a social media platform.
Officers searched the man's Kotara home early Thursday morning, allegedly finding items related to child abuse material, five gel blaster firearms, two sets of throwing knives, a set of throwing stars and a trench knife.
The man was arrested at the home - he's been refused bail to face court today (Friday 25 October 2024) charged with 10 offences.
