Police strikes the junction of children's pornography in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Police strikes the junction of children's pornography in Rhineland-Palatinate!

The police in Rhineland-Palatinate carried out a comprehensive campaign against child pornography on March 18, 2025, in which 15 apartments in various regions were searched. In terms of age between 29 and 64, 14 men are suspected of having spread or acquired child pornographic content. The information comes from Tagesschau .

The investigation is headed by the Koblenz public prosecutor and the measures were carried out in coordination with the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) Rhineland-Palatinate. In this campaign, extensive searches were carried out in the districts of Bad Dürkheim, Südwestpfalz, Kusel, Donnersbergkreis, Westerwaldkreis and Mayen-Koblenz as well as in the cities of Kaiserslautern, Ludwigshafen, Speyer, Zweibrücken, Trier and Mainz.

searches and seized evidence

The LKA reports of a three -digit number of confiscated smartphones and data carriers that are now evaluated. LKA President Mario Germano made it clear that there is a very real abuse of children behind the pictures and videos. This serious topic illustrates the growing problem of child pornography in Germany and the need for determined measures on the part of the authorities.

During the searches there were no arrest, but if the suspect threatens criminal consequences, children's pornographic images should be found on the ensured material. In such a case, accusations will probably follow, which represents a further step in combating these serious crimes.

The context of abuse

A central point in the discussion about this crime is the feeling of isolation that many victims of child pornography feel. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers support for those affected and their families. It is emphasized that families and individuals should turn to trustworthy adults to get help and support.

ncMec also offers crisis intervention and local advisory services and operates a volunteer program called Team Hope, which helps families to network with others who have experienced similar crises. These help offers are important to help those affected in difficult times and to show them ways to heal.