On the morning of this Friday (14), a man was arrested in the act in the city of Macapá, capital of the Amapá, for storing material containing scenes of sexual abuse involving children and adolescents.
The arrest was the result of Operation Ocio, conducted by the Federal Police (PF), which executed a judicial search and seizure warrant at the residence of the suspect. See more details below!
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The PF's action was possible thanks to the tracking carried out by international organizations dedicated to denouncing crimes of child sexual abuse on the Internet.
In addition, the Service for the Repression of Crimes of Hate and Child Pornography, based in Brasília, contributed to the referral of the case to the Superintendence of the PF in Amapá.
During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect would have stored more than a hundred media, between photos and videos, in electronic equipment registered in the name of his deceased mother and his sister.
Authorities point out that the crime of storing material containing scenes of child sexual abuse is extremely serious and the legislation provides for strict penalties for the culprits. If convicted, the suspect could face up to four years in prison, in addition to a fine.
The PF teams are carrying out a thorough analysis of the material seized in the operation to identify possible connections with other networks of pedophilia and child sexual abuse. The intention is to dismantle as many of these networks as possible and bring their members to justice.
Constant vigilance is the main form of prevention against these crimes.
Authorities also warn of the importance of reporting cases of child sexual abuse, either in person or through platforms made available for this purpose.
They emphasize that it is essential for society to be vigilant and united in the fight against this type of crime, protecting children and adolescents and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions criminals.
The Federal Police points out that the Ócio operation will continue in progress and new arrests and apprehensions may occur as the investigations progress.
The collaboration of the population is essential for the success of these actions and for the protection of our children and young people against any form of abuse.