Two arrests made in Campbell River as part of child porn investigation

Two arrests made in Campbell River as part of child porn investigation
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two arrests made in Campbell River in child porn case

RCMP arrested two Campbell river men aged 22 and 49 for possession of child pornography.

In late March, the BC Integrated Child Exploitation Unit informed Campbell River RCMP child pornography was detected by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children.

Police say IP addresses attached to the images were matched to a residence in the Campbell River area and during a search carried out on May 9th Police found and seized several digital devices.

Police say enough evidence was found on the devices for the two residents of the home to be charged with possession of child pornography.

“When we are alerted to these types of investigations in our area by our Provincial and National child exploitation unit partners it reminds us that the internet provides the opportunity for these types of crime to occur in any town at any time, even here in Campbell River,” said Sgt. Dave Johnson.

“Holding people accountable for these types of actions requires a determined investigation that takes time and commitment to conduct thoroughly, time and a commitment that we are willing to give,” said Johnson.

Both residents were arrested last week and released with strict conditions. Police did identify the men facing charges but they will make their first court appearance September 9th.

 

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