Arrest - Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit Investigation - Balgonie

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Balgonie man with possession of child pornography offences. Members of the ICE Unit began an investigation into child pornography and on October 13, 2022, executed a search warrant in the Balgonie area. Electronic devices were seized for further examination.

As a result of police investigation, an 18-year-old man was charged on February 8th, 2023 with:

  • Possession of Child Pornography contrary to 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code
  • Make Available Child Pornography contrary to 163.1(3) of the Criminal Code
  • Accessing Child Pornography contrary to Section 163.1(4.1) of the Criminal Code

He was released from custody on numerous conditions until his next court date of March 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Regina.

The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the internet.

For media inquiries contact; S/Sgt. Tim Failler, Saskatoon Police Service, 306-986-6164.