London, Ont. man faces charges in North American internet luring investigation

A London, Ont., man is facing child pornography charges in relation to an internet luring investigation, according to police.

The investigation was initiated by two American law enforcement agencies, including the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office in New York state and the Department of Homeland Security, in May.

In late June, members of the London Police Service were made aware of the ongoing investigation involving a London man.

“What we can say is that the investigation commenced in the United States,” said A/Sgt. Sandasha Bough. “Through the course of that investigation, they identified a London man and they contacted us.”

On Wednesday, a man was arrested and members of the internet child exploitation unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Cherokee Road.

Officers say a number of electronic devices were seized and evidence of suspected child pornography was located on the devices.

A 58-year-old London man has been charged with unlawfully possessing child pornography and unlawfully accessing child pornography.

The man is scheduled to re-appear in London on Sept. 21.

Bough said that the investigation is ongoing.

“While evidence of suspected child pornography was located on the devices that were seized, the investigation is ongoing in relation to this particular individual,” she said. “The London Police Service is a member of the provincial strategy to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation on the internet.”

She added that “this international effort was made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.”