American citizen arrested in NZ over child porn

An American living in Napier has been arrested and charged with 28 child pornography offences. Photo / Thinkstock

An American man living in Napier was today charged with 28 child pornography offences.

Detective Stuart Biggs said the 28-year-old man was arrested by officers from the Eastern District Child Protection Team and would appear before Napier District Court on May 25.

"Following a lengthy investigation the male has been charged with seven offences of distributing objectionable material and a further 21 charges of possession of objectionable material," Mr Biggs said.

"The material consists of photographs and films of young boys and girls."

- NZPA