Six people have been charged in connection with an internet child exploitation investigation in Toronto, police say.
Toronto police said between May 8 and May 19, officers launched an undercover online investigation under the name “Last Byte.”
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Officers said to date, one child has been safeguarded and seven search warrants were executed across Toronto.
As a result, police said six people have been charged.
A 41-year-old man, a 38-year-old man, a 44-year-old man, a 48-year-old man, a 31-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, all from Toronto, have all been charged with child pornography-related charges.
According to police, the investigation is ongoing, and further arrests and charges “are anticipated.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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