Project Aquatic: 64 people charged in massive child exploitation investigation in Ontario

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On Wednesday, OPP Detective Staff Sergeant Tim Brown revealed the results of a child sexual exploitation investigation known as Project Aquatic. Launched in February 2024, the project saw 27 police services work together to identify and stop the abuse of 34 child victims.

“This enforcement action resulted in 64 individuals across Ontario facing a total of 348 charges. Together, we completed 129 investigations. Our team also seized 607 digital devices to fully grasp the significance of this,” Brown said.

When it comes to victims, Brown said investigators have seen victims as young as infants right through to early teens and teenage years – but remind all that anyone under the age of 18 as per the Criminal Code’s definition.

Global’s Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports.

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