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CHARGES LAID

Kamloops man charged with multiple child pornography offenses

Dec 22, 2022 | 4:15 PM

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man is in custody following an investigation into child pornography.

Earlier this month, members of the Kamloops RCMP Sex Crimes Unit, General Investigation Support Team (GIST), and frontline officers executed a search warrant at a residence and arrested a man following information provided to the BC Integrated Child Exploitation Unit by an American law enforcement agency.

“The investigation, led locally by the Kamloops RCMP Sex Crimes Unit, was treated as a priority to address the allegation that a child was at immediate risk of harm,” said Sergeant Brian Merriman of the GIST and Sex Crimes units. “With the support of community agencies and partners, the local detachment was able to make a swift arrest and take the accused into custody.”

The accused, who cannot be named under a publication ban, is charged with numerous offences including the making, distribution, and possession of child pornography. He was remanded in custody for the offences and for other charges related to allegedly breaching a conditional sentence order. His next court appearance is scheduled in the new year.