A New South Wales police officer has been suspended from duty with pay after being charged with possessing child abuse and bestiality material.

The 26-year-old constable came under investigation in July when the matter was referred to the Professional Standards Command by federal police. Following weeks of inquiries, officers executed a search warrant at a property in the state’s south on 15 September.

During the search, investigators reportedly seized several electronic devices, a gel blaster, and ammunition. The officer, who serves under the Southern Region Command, was later issued a court attendance notice after police gathered enough evidence to move forward with charges.

According to police , he now faces multiple serious offences, including possession of child abuse data using

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