Child exploitation material, Sunshine Coast

Child exploitation material, Sunshine Coast

Police are appealing for potential victims to come forward as part of ongoing investigations into a male sporting coach allegedly found in possession of child exploitation material.

Detectives from the Sunshine Coast Child Protection Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at an address in Mooloolaba on March 20 where a number of items of interest were seized.

A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with one count each of possessing and distributing child exploitation material.

He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on May 5.

The man is a former teacher at a Sunshine Coast private school and current coach within a major water sports association.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have had interactions with the man or know of any potential victims to come forward with further information.

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