WEYBURN – A 21-year-old man made his initial court appearance on child pornography charges Thursday.
The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began their investigation on the Weyburn man back in January.
"On May 17, members of the ICE Unit and Weyburn Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in Weyburn," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a media release. "Several electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis."
Brandon Collins made his initial appearance in court on Thursday. He is charged with possession of child pornography, making child pornography available, and bestiality.
On May 17, 2023, members of the ICE Unit and Weyburn Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in Weyburn. Several electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis.
"In addition, he was also charged in relation to another child pornography investigation that was conducted by the Weyburn Police Service and began in September of 2022," SPS said.
The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the internet.
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