Police discovered 574 child porn images on computer equipment after searching a Rhos on Sea man’s home because of concerns about his internet browsing, a court heard.
Magistrates at Llandudno were told there had been more than 60,000 images, some “of concern.”
But prosecutor James Neary said: ”They are not saying they are all indecent images.”
John Acton, aged 33, had maintained he “stumbled” upon the images.
He admitted making 574 indecent images in the lowest category of seriousness.
A two-year community order was imposed with rehabilitation and a sex offenders’ course.
Acton was also fined £120 with £170 costs.
He must register as a sex offender for five years and a sexual harm prevention order was made for that period.
Defence lawyer Chris Murphy said Acton, on benefits and of previous good character, was “terrified” by his arrest.
He had mental health issues.
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