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A global police operation has broken open an internet child porn ring with suspects in 99 countries -- including seven New Zealanders, it was reported today.
The ring was based in Germany, and involved a number of online message forums, and a file sharing site with links to some 40 New Zealand internet addresses.
New Zealand police, tipped off by authorities in Germany and Italy, searched 26 houses in March, The Dominion Post reported today.
Seven men were arrested and three have since been jailed.
Police said further arrests were expected.
Detective senior sergeant Neil Holden said child porn images supported a market which perpetuated child sex abuse around the world.
- NZPA
