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Nova Scotia man faces child pornography charges in St. Catharines

The investigation started earlier this month
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In August of 2020, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) Unit commenced an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.

Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Technological Crimes Unit began a joint investigation into the child exploitation material which led to a Nova Scotia resident.

As a result of the investigation, on Aug. 12, 2020, the suspect was arrested.

Liam Krudzo (54 years old) of Salmon River, Nova Scotia, was arrested and charged with the alleged following offences:  

  • One count of possession of child pornography Sec. 163.1(4) CC  
  • One count of importing child pornography Sec. 163.1(3) CC

Krudzo has been held in custody pending a bail hearing which will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario.

Members of the public are also encouraged to report crimes anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

The Niagara Regional Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet and conducts investigations into Internet Child Exploitation Offences in partnership with numerous Ontario Police Services. This investigative initiative has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Members of the public can report suspicious Internet activities relating to child exploitation to the Niagara Regional Police Service, or online at www.cybertip.ca. Internet safety tips for parents, children and Internet users are also available on the Cybertip website.

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