A 57-year-old Kingston man is facing charges after border agents intercepted a package containing child sexual abuse material at the Hamilton airport.
The investigation began on Jan. 23 when Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers examined a parcel arriving from China that was addressed to a Kingston residence.
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According to a release issued Tuesday, agents determined the package contained a “life-sized doll” categorized as child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
The CBSA alerted the Kingston Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit, leading to a raid on Feb. 3. Officers arrested the suspect at a home in the area of Barnsley Crescent and Acadia Drive.
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The accused is charged with possession and importation of child sexual abuse material, as well as failing to comply with a long-term supervision order.
Police noted the man was already on a supervision order due to previous convictions for child sexual offences.
He is currently being held for a bail hearing.
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