Cheshire Police arrest 13 in relation to indecent child images

The 13 men arrested in this morning′s operation – which targeted those believed to be involved in uploading and distributing indecent images of children on the internet – are continuing to be questioned by police.The arrests were made between 6.30am and 8am this morning, after a police investigation and intelligence identified the suspects in Cheshire.

As well as arresting the suspects, part of the operation also saw police seize computers and other devices which have internet access. Photos of some of the hardware can be seen in the attached images.

Detective Superintendent Geraint Jones, said: “Cheshire Police take the issue of indecent images of children extremely seriously, and we will do everything possible to bring offenders to justice. We have a dedicated Paedophile and Cybercrime Investigation Team who are fully committed to tackling this issue, with specialist officers who are trained to adapt to the constantly changing methods of online criminals.

“Behind every indecent image is an abused child and sharing such images online is illegal and results in further abuse. The operation has used the most up-to-date technology and intelligence to identify suspects, and this technology will continue to be used throughout the course of the investigations.”

The suspects are now being questioned by specialist officers from the team.

Cheshire Police would like to remind the public that they can report any online illegal activity by calling 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Evidence collected during the police raids

Evidence collected during the police raids

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The suspects are now being questioned by specialist officers from the team.

Cheshire Police would like to remind the public that they can report any online illegal activity by calling 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Full list of those arrested;

1. A 51-year old man from Chester

2. A 63-year old man from Middlewich

3. A 43-year old man from Widnes

4. A 67-year old man from Crewe

5. A 24-year old man from Sandbach

6. A 36-year old man from Ellesmere Port

7. A 46-year old man from Ellesmere Port

8. A 68-year old man from Knutsford

9. A 29-year old man from Chester

10. A 20-year old man from Chester

11. A 42-year old man from Chester

12. A 40-year old man from Winsford

13. A 46-year old man from Winsford

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