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# child porn
Two Irishmen arrested over links to Toronto-based child porn site
Some 341 people across the world have been arrested in connection with the Canadian investigation.
GARDAÍ HAVE CONFIRMED that two men have been arrested in connection with a Canadian investigation into the making and selling of child porn online.
Police in Toronto today announced the results of a three year investigation – Operation Spade – which revealed that a 42-year-old man may have been operating a child exploitation movie production and distribution company.
In May 2011, officers searched his business and residence and arrested Brian Way and he was subsequently charged with numerous offences related to a website that sold and distributed child pornography to people across the globe.
Canadian police were also able to identify a number of his customers and as a result of cooperation with authorities in other countries, including Ireland, some 341 people have been arrested.
Gardaí confirmed today that they had received a request from Toronto police with regard to assistance with the operation. To date, two men – one in his late 40s and one in his late 60s – were arrested and subsequently released. Files are being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A spokesperson said they are unable to comment further as the operation is ongoing.
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