Brantford man arrested after trying to import child sex doll
A 58-year-old Brantford man is facing a number of child pornography and firearm related charges after police say he tried to get a child sex doll before Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) stepped in.
In September 2023, the Brantford Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit was contacted by CBSA after police said a child sex doll, destined for the residence of a Brantford man, was intercepted.
Police said the ICE unit and the CBSA executed a search warrant at a Newport Road residence, where the man was arrested.
Police seized several computers and electronic devices. Officers also seized a number of unregistered firearms located during the search.
Police said items such as a child sex doll are only one of the various forms of child pornography. In a news release, Brantford police pointed to the Criminal Code of Canada which states that sexual images, videos of children and "visual representation” of a child are prohibited.
"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,” Insp. Kevin Reeder said in a release from the Brantford Police Service.
The 58-year-old is facing the following charges:
- Importing child pornography
- Possession of child pornography
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm x 5
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm x 5
Anyone with information relating to sexual crimes against children is urged to call the Brantford Police Services ICE Unit 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. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted.
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