The Ontario Provincial Police arrested 36 men for 128 offenses relating to child sexual exploitation, as part of a multi-agency undercover operation using online methods. The accused, aged 18 to 73, were found trying to connect with children in digital spaces. Det. Staff Sgt. Tim Brown called for parental vigilance, stressing the risks children face online. The operation revealed a disturbing rise in online child exploitation reports, with 21 police forces collaborating in the investigation, affirming the broad concern for child safety in the digital age.
The Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged 36 men in a child sexual exploitation investigation, reflecting a growing concern over online safety for children.
Investigators utilized undercover techniques in online chat rooms and social media to identify and arrest individuals attempting to exploit children.
OPP Det. Staff Sgt. Tim Brown emphasized the importance of parental vigilance, stating, 'Just as you wouldn't leave your child alone in a city, don't let them navigate the online world alone.'
This large-scale operation involved 21 police forces and indicates a troubling increase in reports of online child sexual exploitation in recent years.
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