The police accused a 50-year-old man of supplying a child of drugs before raping her after a raid on his caravan had found him semi-naked on his bed.
Detectives for child protection and research found the man only in his Horts when they robbed the caravan in Mackay Harbor in Central Queensland.
During the Swoop of January 15, the police would have found drugs, drug objects and electronic devices.
The man would have delivered the drugs to a girl under the age of 16 before she abused her sexually.
The suspected pedophile has now been charged 22 violations, including three counts of raping a child and the delivery of dangerous drugs.
He would also have taken care of a second girl under the age of 16 with the intention of entering into a sexual act and reporting drugs to two other children.
He would appear before Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday.
Vision of the police -Invales shows a detective who breaks into the caravan and shouts: “Police, search order, police search order”, before telling the man “that you have been detained, get up.”
Detectives sat on the man, placed him in handcuffs and led him out where they explained why they were there.
“I have issued a search order on the basis of the provisions of the police and responsibilities to search this place with regard to the crime of delivering dangerous drugs,” said a detective.
“I am now placing you under arrest with regard to delivering dangerous drugs and you accompany us back to the Mackay police station, where we will ask you some questions and go from there,” said the detective.
A 50-year-old is arrested in a caravan and accused of three counts of rape
Police are looking for a caravan for drugs and electronic devices
He was hit with 22 offenses, including six counts of delivering dangerous drugs to minor under the age of 16, three counts each of rape and possessing drug objects and two counts of taking care of a child under the age of 16 to purchase one to facilitate child to facilitate a sexual act.
He was also accused of using the internet to have children under the age of 16, who possess dangerous drugs, with drug objects and one counts each of the use of the transport service to take care of another person to make it easier to make people to be younger than 16 years old.
Acting Senior Sergeant Glenn Burley said that the police are committed to protecting children against damage and keeping perpetrators to account.
“Crimes against children are some of the most despicable and we praise those who have emerged in this case for their courage,” said acting Sgt Burley.
'If you or someone you know have experienced sexual violence, it is never your fault and you are not alone.
'We encourage you to come forward, there are several reports and support options available for you. Anyone who may have more information regarding this issue is encouraged to contact the police. '
For confidential information, counseling and support, mention the entire helpline for sexual violence on 1800 010 120 or 1800 respect for 24-hour help.
