The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Regina man with a child exploitation offence. In July, 2024, the Sask ICE Unit commenced an online investigation relating to child pornography.

On September 5, 2024, the Saskatchewan ICE Unit conducted a Search Warrant at a home in Regina. Electronic devices were examined on scene and seized pursuant to the investigation. As a result, 49-year-old Andrew Downing of Regina was charged on September 5, 2024 with the following:

Possession of Child Pornography 163.1(4)

Accessing Child Pornography 163.1(4.1)

Making available Child Pornography 161 (3)

Breaching Order of Prohibition 161(4) – 2 Counts

Andrew Downing appeared in court this morning and has been remanded for his next court appearance on September 11, 2024 at 9:30, in Regina Provincial Court.

Court information number: 991280259

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.