348 charges were laid in a large-scale child exploitation investigation across the province where 34 child victims were identified

By Staff

May 9th, 2024

BURLINGTON, ON

The Ontario Provincial Police say 64 people have been charged in a large-scale child exploitation investigation across the province where 34 child victims were identified.

Another 30 children were “safeguarded,” police said, which means removing a child who is in a dangerous position and who could be offended against.

The investigation, dubbed Project Aquatic, involved 27 police forces across Ontario who identified and arrested several people for allegedly making, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, police said.

Police said more than 348 charges were laid and 607 electronic devices were seized.