February 03, 2012
A few local men are among the 60 people, who have been arrested in a massive child pornography investigation . They include: a 36 year old Barrie man, an 18 year old man from Collingwood, a 25 year old Penetanguishene man, a 59 year old Newmarket man, as well as a 36 year old man from McDougall Township near Parry Sound. The OPP released details of the bust yesterday and say three 16 year olds were also charged. During the investigation, 76 search warrants were executed by 18 police departments, including Barrie police, resulting in 213 charges being laid. Police say 22 victims of child exploitation have also been identified and taken to a child counselling organization. Investigators believe there are more victims and are hoping they will come forward.
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