Alleged child sex ring: police arrest multiple men in Sydney

NSW police say they have arrested several men in Sydney linked to an alleged international child sex ring; some face charges for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material and drug offences and are due to appear in court.

Police in New South Wales have made a series of arrests in an investigation described by authorities as connected to an alleged international child sexual abuse material ring. Some arrests were carried out at a private home and at a community offender support facility that houses people under supervision. Investigators say they have identified dozens more alleged offenders overseas and have referred cases to other jurisdictions. Key facts: - NSW police report at least six arrests in the investigation so far, with several people charged. - Arrests included action at a Woollahra address and at Nunyara Community Offender Support Program, a supervised halfway house. - Reported charges include using online services to access or distribute child sexual abuse material and a number of related drug and supervision-condition offences. - Investigators say about 145 additional alleged offenders have been identified internationally and some of the accused have scheduled court dates (including a forthcoming bail hearing and a March court appearance). Summary: The case is being handled by NSW specialist units and is described as having international links, with referrals to agencies overseas. Several accused are now facing criminal charges and have upcoming court appearances; further legal and investigative steps are reported but undetermined at this time.