Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Portage la Prairie — RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrests 7, lays 65 charges

Portage la Prairie — RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrests 7, lays 65 charges

Between February 2, 2024, and June 4, 2024, investigators with the Manitoba RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit executed 10 search warrants in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, arresting seven individuals and laying 65 charges. The investigation began on February 2, 2024, when Portage RCMP were notified of a young girl seen around the city with older men. Officers were able to locate the female youth as well as an additional female youth, both 15, who were exploited in a human trafficking operation in Portage.

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