A Barrie, Ont., senior is facing child pornography charges following an investigation, police say.
On May 3, members of the Barrie Police Service internet child exploitation unit executed a search warrant seizing numerous computer devices. As a result, on May 12 Barrie police say a 70-year-old Barrie man was arrested and is now facing charges of accessing child pornography and possession of child pornography.
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Police allege the accused used the internet to access and upload images and videos of child pornography.
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The male was held for bail and released the same day with several conditions and a future court date.
Tips on how to stay safe on social media are available on the Barrie police website.
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