Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are “ongoing” in relation to Operation Stream, the international operation targeting the major child abuse website Kidflix.
In a statement provided to Gript, a Garda spokesperson said that the force was “not in a position to comment” on the ongoing operation.
“I refer to your query and can confirm investigations are ongoing in relation to Operation Stream and An Garda Síochána are not in a position to comment further,” the statement read.
Kidflix, which was shut down last month, was described by Europol as “one of the largest paedophile platforms in the world.”
The platform had approximately 1.8 million users globally between April 2022 and March 2025. Users were able to stream and download child sexual abuse material, with around 91,000 unique videos shared.
Europol confirmed that Operation Stream, led by Bavarian police with assistance from authorities in over 35 countries, including Ireland, has so far identified nearly 1,400 suspects worldwide.
On March 11th, authorities from Germany and the Netherlands seized the servers hosting Kidflix, containing approximately 72,000 videos at the time of the seizure.
To date, 79 individuals have been arrested, including some directly involved in the physical abuse of children. Europol noted that 39 children actively being abused have been safeguarded through the operation.
Europol Executive Director Catherine De Bolle emphasised the human toll behind the crimes, describing the problem of online child sexual exploitation as “not just a technical issue.”
“There are real victims behind these crimes, and those victims are children,” De Bolle said.
EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner praised the effectiveness of the cross-border collaboration.
“The dismantling of this criminal network demonstrates the added value that EU agencies like Europol provide,” Brunner said.
Authorities seized more than 3,000 electronic devices during raids associated with the operation. Europol has indicated further arrests are expected as investigations continue internationally.
Kidflix operated using a sophisticated cryptocurrency system, rewarding users with tokens for uploading videos, verifying content titles and descriptions, and categorising material.
Authorities identify child sexual exploitation as a growing security threat across Europe, exacerbated by increasingly accessible digital platforms.