Police say they have made more than 100 arrests and laid more than 300 charges in a major national child exploitation operation.
Representatives of the RCMP and other police forces provided an update today on a project aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse.
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RCMP Insp. Matthieu Girard told a news conference the recent sweep, known as Project Steel, led to the identification of dozens of victims and 37 children being safeguarded from harm.
A total of 1,132 electronic devices were seized, and charges laid so far include possession, distribution and accessing child pornography.
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Girard said the numbers are preliminary and there are hundreds of ongoing investigations.
He said child protection requires a joint approach involving law enforcement, government, non-governmental organizations and technology companies working together.
— With files from Catherine Morrison
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