Man accused of supplying drugs, committing offences against 14yo
A 40-year-old North Ipswich man has been charged with 30 offences following an investigation by the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) into the alleged supply of drugs and other serious offences involving a teenage girl.
Police allege the man met the 14-year-old victim online and, over a nine-month period, supplied her with methylamphetamine and committed multiple offences against her.
He was arrested on May 7 and is facing 30 charges – eight counts each of supply dangerous drugs to minor under 16 and engage in penile intercourse with a child under 16, seven counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, four counts of making child exploitation material, and one count each of using internet to procure children under 16, supply dangerous drugs and conspiracy to defile.
He is expected to appear before the Richlands Magistrates Court on May 14.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Joshua Brewer praised the alleged victim for her courage.
'I commend the victim-survivor for her significant bravery in coming forward and helping police hold the alleged perpetrator to account,' Sergeant Brewer said.
'If there is anyone else out there who has experienced offending of this nature, I want to reassure you that what has happened to you is not your fault and you are not alone.
'We are here, ready to listen to any victim-survivor. Our officers can help connect you to support services.'
'Offences of this nature are reprehensible, and the service is committed to pursuing all investigative avenues to protect victim-survivors and hold offenders to account.'
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