Border patrols for child predators
Update: 2025-10-28
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The amount of child sexual abuse material entering New Zealand is increasing and getting 'more violent' - and the Customs team managing it can't keep up
The Child Exploitation Operations Team is on the front lines, finding and catching those in the trade of child sexual abuse material. The Detail gets an inside look at the growing issue and what's being done to tackle it.
Guest:
- Simon Peterson - Chief Customs Officer, Child Exploitation Operations Team
Learn more:
- Watch Unmasking Monsters - TVNZ documentary about the COET team - here
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