The RCMP and other police forces conducted a major operation, Project Steel, aimed at combating child exploitation and safeguarding children from sexual abuse. During this operation, over 100 arrests were made, and more than 300 charges, including possession and distribution of child pornography, were laid. A significant number of victims were identified, with 37 children protected from potential harm. The enforcement agencies seized 1,132 electronic devices and noted that the ongoing investigations are extensive, requiring collaboration among law enforcement, NGOs, and technology firms to enhance child protection efforts.
In a significant national child exploitation operation, police have made over 100 arrests and laid more than 300 charges, protecting 37 children from harm.
RCMP Insp. Matthieu Girard emphasized that Project Steel is an ongoing effort, highlighting the collaborative approach needed among law enforcement, government, NGOs, and tech firms.
The operation involved the seizure of 1,132 electronic devices, showcasing the extensive resources being used to combat child exploitation and safeguard vulnerable youth.
Girard noted that the figures provided are preliminary, underlining the extensive nature of ongoing investigations surrounding child exploitation across the country.
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