60 arrests, 250 charges in child porn investigation

60 people are facing close to 250 charges following an Ontario-wide police investigation into internet child exploitation.

Provincial police say a total of 99 search warrants were executed across the province including Hamilton, Niagara and Southwestern Ontario. Charges include sexual assault, possessing, accessing and distributing child pornography and making it available.

Those charged include three youths who cannot be named. 14 child victims were identified during the investigation.

Charged in Hamilton are Patrick Goddard, 21, with possession and distribution; and 26 year-old Peter M Belitski, 26, with possession and making available child pornography.

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