A children's sports coach has been charged after allegedly possessing hundreds of images of child exploitation material at his home on Queensland's northern Gold Coast.
The 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday while coaching a children's sporting team at Coomera.
Police have not alleged the man physically offended against any child, but said investigations were continuing.
Officers from Queensland's Task Force Argos said they believed the man was also volunteering with children at a number of organisations, but police are currently identifying the extent of his involvement.
The investigation into the man's alleged criminal activity began on May 31 after Queensland police were referred the case from another investigative agency.
It will be alleged the man was in possession of several hundred gigabytes of child exploitation material.
Police also said he was sharing images with other offenders on secure online messaging forums.
'Not a victimless crime'
The man will face the Beenleigh Magistrates Court, south of Brisbane, on June 30 charged with 10 offences, including possessing child exploitation material, using a carriage service to access and make child abuse material.
Argos Detective Inspector Glen Donaldson said the case highlighted the importance of parents and caregivers taking "active and ongoing measures around the safety of their children".
He encouraged parents "to speak with their children about what to do if they feel uncomfortable about any behaviour".
"Children must know that nothing is so serious or embarrassing that they can't approach a trusted adult for support and to report behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable," Detective Inspector Donaldson said.
"The Queensland Police Service remains committed to targeting offenders involved in the sexual exploitation of children and the possession or distribution of child exploitation material.
"This is not a victimless crime — these images have been created through the abuse of real children and anyone involved in possessing or distributing these images continues this cycle of victimisation."
