Recognise the need to protect our children from online threats
Beyond parents and police, constant and comprehensive efforts by the government, legislature, schools and wider community are necessary
Global efforts to protect children from online harm are being stepped up, from the bans on social media use to the measures making platforms safer. But the scourge of child pornography and the threat to the young of being groomed for sexual abuse remain prevalent.
Law enforcement agencies have a responsibility to ensure their efforts to investigate, track down and arrest the culprits are successful. This requires close collaboration among police forces in different countries.
The latest crackdown in Asia is an example of how working together can produce results.
The raids are a stark reminder of the danger posed to children.
It is especially worrying that one of the Hong Kong men arrested is suspected of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old boy after befriending him on social media. It is also a concern that some people who came across pornographic material shared it rather than reporting the matter to the police. This can constitute a criminal offence.