A 58-year-old man from Brantford has been arrested on charges related to child pornography after the Canada Border Services Agency intercepted the delivery of a child sex doll to his home.
Brantford police were notified by the border agency and carried out a search warrant at an address on Newport Road where the 58-year-old suspect was arrested.
Several computers and electronic devices were seized, along with a number of unregistered firearms.
The suspect is charged with importing child pornography, possession of child pornography, five counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, and five counts of knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
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“This is not a victimless crime. The promotion and purchase of sex dolls resembling a child reinforce relationships of power, inequality, and violence, projecting an unhealthy image, making children vulnerable.” Brantford Police Inspector Kevin Reeder said.
Anyone with more information about this investigation is asked to contact police at 519-756-0113.
Those who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477.
