City Police  Out of the 80 people arrested as part of a province wide investigation into child exploitation and child pornography 5 were from Sault Ste. Marie.  The local investigation dates back to last October and over the past two weeks, 6 search warrants were carried out resulting in child porn related charges against five people all from the Sault.  Those charged include four men and one woman and their ages range from mid-30’s to mid-60’s.  The search warrants resulted in the seizure of several computers, hard drives, cell phones and other digital devices.  All of the investigations are ongoing and further charges may be laid.
Province wide, a total of 274 child pornography, sexual assault and drug and weapons-related charges have been laid against 80 people, including one youth.
A total of 20 victims have been identified.