Concerns have been expressed by a number of people about the large number of sexually explicit materials available to children on the streets.

The problem THE STAR learnt is primarily caused by persons who sell DVDs with sexual photos on them, having no regards to whom the items are being sold.

"Can you imaging my six-year-old daughter telling me that she sees vagina and penis at a vendor place in Spanish Town?" a concerned mother said.

It is not unusual to hear these types of comments from residents. "I am convinced something needs to be done. Daily mi just observe children viewing the different sex movies on display, for sale," a teacher told THE STAR.

While many wonder if there are laws against the practice, one vigilant policeman from the Spanish Town Police station confirms the illegality.

"Of course, person who endanger children by exposing them to moral danger like the sex shows can be prosecuted under the Child Care and Protection Act," Detective Corporal Kirk Roache said.

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He added that the police need the support of other agencies to deal with the illegal selling of the discs and other material of a sexual nature, especially when it is being sold to minors.

If a person selling illegal, sexually explicit DVDs is convicted for breaches of the Copyright Act, he/she can be fined up to $100,000 for each disc.