A Saskatchewan ICE Unit investigation is the catalyst which led to a serial offender in Australia being identified and charged, leading to the rescue of numerous young females from continued victimization.
A news release from the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit says on October 3rd of last year, parents of a 14 year old girl in Regina told officers that their daughter was being lured online and counseled for sexual touching through 2 social media apps.
The ICE Unit says an Australian youth care worker was identified, and Australian authorities were notified.
Saskatchewan investigators worked with that country’s Federal Police Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, and used the evidence gathered in this province to obtain a search warrant.
After analysis, many other international child victims were identified.
The ICE Unit includes investigators from the RCMP, and the Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert Police Services.