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Feb 19, 2021 9:30 PM -
Alberta authorities have arrested a 37 year old man from British Columbia for allegedly creating and uploading child pornography involving his daughter to the internet.
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, which focus on organized crime, say in a news release that their Internet Child Exploitation Unit in Calgary received a tip about the man who was in Fort St. John, B.C.
It says investigators identified the suspect allegedly uploading child sexual abuse materials online, and further investigation revealed the photos were of the suspect's young daughter.
The unit says the suspect had been distributing the photos online.
The man was arrested on Feb. 8 and has been charged with making, distributing, possessing and accessing child pornography, as well as several firearms offences.
The suspect's name is not being released to protect the identity of the victim, who is receiving help from groups including, children's services.
