6 Sep, 2024 @ 18:00
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Gibraltar man, 49, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to downloading child abuse images 

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A LOCAL man and DJ has been arrested in Gibraltar and charged with child abuse offences.

Stuart Santos, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of taking and publishing (downloading, copying and storing) indecent images of children and one count of possession of indecent images of children.

The charges stem from an investigation launched in August of this year, which led to his arrest on Monday, September 2nd.

A local DJ has pleaded guilty to child porn offences. Isabel Infantes

During the arrest, a search warrant was carried out at Santos’ home, and several electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis. 

He appeared in court today (Friday, September 6) where he pleaded guilty to the charges. The matter has been adjourned for sentencing at the Supreme Court.

An RGP spokesperson emphasised the seriousness of child exploitation and abuse, stating: “The Royal Gibraltar Police takes all instances of child exploitation and abuse extremely seriously, and this latest investigation forms part of our ongoing efforts to protect the most vulnerable and actively pursue anyone involved in such abhorrent and harmful activity.”

Walter Finch

Walter Finch, who comes from a background in video and photography, is keen on reporting on and investigating organised crime, corruption and abuse of power. He is fascinated by the nexus between politics, business and law-breaking, as well as other wider trends that affect society.
Born in London but having lived in six countries, he is well-travelled and worldly. He studied Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and earned his diploma in journalism from London's renowned News Associates during the Covid era.
He got his first break in the business working on the Foreign News desk of the Daily Mail's online arm, where he also helped out on the video desk.
He then decided to escape the confines of London and returned to Spain in 2022, having previously lived in Barcelona for many years.
He took up up a reporter role with the Olive Press Newspaper and today he is based in La Linea de la Concepcion at the heart of a global chokepoint and crucial maritime hub, where he edits the Olive Press Gibraltar edition.
He is also the deputy news editor across all editions of the newspaper.

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