3 days ago
Central Queensland man charged over alleged image of children bound with duct tape
A Central Queensland man has been charged after allegedly duct-taping two children, pointing a gun at them, and sending the image to multiple people.
Detectives from Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch were investigating illegal weapons and illicit drugs on an Emerald property in May when they seized a mobile phone.
Forensic testing on the phone revealed an alleged photograph of two children, both three years old, bound with duct tape and a gun being pointed at them.
Police said the children were known to the man, but not related.
Police allege the photograph was sent to several other people.
Detectives were able to identify the children and make sure they were safe.
A 44-year-old Emerald man, who police allege was pointing the gun in the picture, was charged on July 17 with unlawful possession of category H firearms, dangerous conduct with weapon and two counts of deprivation of liberty.
He has been given strict bail conditions and will appear before the Emerald Magistrates Court on August 26.
