NSW Police said a Strike Force Trawler investigation began in February when detectives from the Child Exploitation Internet Unit started engaging online with the man.

"Police will allege in court that the man believed he was speaking with a 14-year-old girl and engaged in sexually explicit conversations about acts he wished to perform on the child," police said in a statement.

"It will be further alleged that the man made arrangements to meet the child for sexual activity."

A brief struggle with officers took place before the man was arrested in Albury on April 13 about noon.

A detective senior constable sustained a minor injury to her arm during the incident.

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Police searched a vehicle, seizing a mobile phone and other items.

"The man was charged with use carriage service to procure under 16 years for sexual activity, two counts of use carriage service to send indecent material to person under 16 years and resist officer in execution of duty," police said.

He appeared at Albury Local Court that day, where he was formally refused bail to reappear at the same court on Tuesday, June 8.

Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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