Investigation revolved around child sexual exploitation, a total of 17 people were charged
A major OPP operation saw 17 people face charges related to child sexual exploitation.
Dubbed Project Brace, the investigation targeted individuals making, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. A total of 424 electronic devices were seized.
15 municipal police forces were also involved in Project Brace including Kingston Police.
Among the 17 that were arrested and charged, one is from Brockville, two are from Kingston, and one from Smiths Falls.
49-year-old Cameron Watts of Brockville faces three charges and is out after making a court appearance on Friday.
30-year-old Quinn Phillips of Smiths Falls is facing a pair of charges and remains in police custody with a future court appearance.
41-year-old Chris Foster of Kingston faces four charges and remains in police custody. He is set to make a court appearance on Tuesday.
49-year-old Chris Doucette of Kingston is facing three charges and is out with a future court appearance.
Investigators say no victims were directly identifed, 23 cases remain active.
Story by: Ken Hashizume
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