Police arrest 348 in global child porn investigation, rescue 386 children

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Police arrest 348 in global child porn investigation, rescue 386 children

By Reuters,

Posted Nov. 14, 2013, at 4:45 p.m.


TORONTO — More than 300 people, including teachers, coaches and doctors, have been arrested worldwide on child pornography charges after a Canadian-led investigation.
 
Toronto police said on Thursday the arrest of 348 people, including 108 in Canada, 76 in the United States and 164 in other countries from Spain to Australia, came after a three-year investigation of a Toronto company that distributed child porn.
 
“Of concern to the investigators was the number of people [arrested] who have close contact with children. The arrests included 40 school teachers, nine doctors and nurses, 32 people who volunteered with children, six law enforcement personnel, nine pastors or priests, and three foster parents,” Inspector Joanna Beaven-Desjardins, head of Toronto’s Sex Crimes Unit, told a news conference.
 
The investigation by some 30 police forces from Australia, Spain, Ireland, Greece, South Africa, Hong Kong, Mexico, Norway and the United States, among others, led to the rescue of 386 children, most of whom were prepubescent, she said.
 
More than 350,000 images and over 9,000 videos of child sexual abuse were found during the probe, and arrests are continuing, Beaven-Desjardins said.
 
“It is still ongoing, there will be further arrests and I imagine there will be more children that will be saved because of it,” she said.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/11/14/news/world-news/police-arrest-348-in-global-child-porn-investigation/

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Just beyond sick ... Thankfully they have nabbed these sub-humans!

Project Spade: 348 People Arrested in International Child Porn Ring Bust …386 Children Have Been Rescued

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2013/11/17/project-spade-348-people-arrested-in-international-child-porn-ring-bust-from-386-children-have-been-rescued/

PROJECT SPADE BUSTS INTERNATIONAL CHILD PORN RING …

One of the largest commercial child pornography ring ever has been uncovered and busted in Canada. At last count, 348 people have been arrested in “Project Spade” (VIDEO) from over 50 countries and a reported 386 children have been rescued. As reported at Inside Toronto, police traced the internet connection to a Toronto man who was running an “exploitation” movie production and distribution company. “This company operated a website known as www.azovfilms.com where customers from around the world could place orders to have movies sent to them through the mail or through the internet.  At the center of the child porn ring is 42 year old  Brian Way.  This low life, oh alleged low life, faces 24 charges of making, possessing, distributing, exporting and selling the explicit images of boys, ranging in ages from toddlers to teens.

In all because of the Project Spade investigation, 108 Canadians have been arrested, 50 in Ontario, of whom at least 20 have so far pleaded guilty to various charges. Another 76 Americans face charges. Internationally, another 164 are before the courts and many more are still under investigation.

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One of those busted was an Oregon State Trooper.     
They're everywhere.


http://www.flashalertportland.net/press-releases.html

 Oregon State Police Statement Regarding Media Reports of Arrest Related to "Project Spade"
Oregon State Police - 11/15/13
On Thursday evening, November 14, our Department learned of a media report about an international child pornography case called "Project Spade" that reportedly resulted in over 300 arrests centered out of Toronto, Canada. The media stories indicated the investigation involved several agencies including Toronto Police Service and U.S. Postal Inspection Service and that "Among the arrests were ... an Oregon state trooper."

Prior to the release of this information, the Oregon State Police (OSP) received no notification from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service or Toronto Police Service of an arrest of an employee. Friday morning, U.S Postal Inspection Service was contacted and confirmed the person referenced to as "an Oregon state trooper" has not been arrested and the person's name was confirmed. That individual is no longer employed by the Oregon State Police.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed the investigation related to this person is ongoing, no warrant or charges have been issued, and because of such OSP is not allowed to provide his name. The person worked for OSP for about 12 years as a Patrol trooper and was placed on administrative leave thirteen months ago on October 12, 2012. Immediately after it was learned he was under investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, he was placed on leave and OSP fully cooperated with investigators as needed. This person resigned from employment January 31, 2013. OSP has no knowledge of any criminal activity associated with the investigation occurring on duty.

The men and women of the Oregon State Police fully supports the investigation of any person who is alleged to be involved in these types of horrific crimes. Because the investigation is ongoing by the U.S Attorney's Office, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Toronto Police Services and other agencies, any questions about the investigation should be directed to those agencies.

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