The police have warned a total of 95 people to stop downloading child pornography, the police reported. “In addition, searches took place in the homes of 55 people.”
Computers seized
With the early visits, the police want to prevent these people from going one step further. Computers were also seized during those searches. This may lead to a criminal investigation.
The visits were part of the police’s national week of action. Today they are releasing the results, and that is no coincidence. Today is the International Day of the Rights of the Child. “We are making a stand against all suspects of and involved in online child sexual abuse: you are not safe behind your keyboard.”
Moving on to abusers
Science has shown that people who start downloading can progress to abusers, the police report. These so-called interventions must ensure that this does not happen in any case.
According to the police, people were mainly shocked by the visit, but some were ‘somehow relieved’. One person reportedly said this was an incentive to get help. The police: “Suspects who continue with their activities despite the police’s warning can expect that an investigation into them will start.”
