Police arrested a 41-year-old man on Saturday while investigating a case involving suspected possession, access to and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
The Cybercrime Subdivision launched the investigation after receiving information that a user of an online messaging application had searched for child sexual abuse material.
Investigators identified evidence against the 41-year-old while trying to establish the suspect’s identity, police said.
A court warrant was issued for his arrest and he was detained shortly after 3.30 pm.
Police searched his home under a separate court warrant and seized a laptop, three mobile phones and two external hard drives for forensic examination.
The man remains in custody as police continue their investigation.