Child Porn Stopped at US Border, Fredericton, N.B.

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2007/11/14Child porn stopped at US Border, Fredericton, N.B.On November 11th, 2007, four men from Tennessee, USA attempted to cross the US/Canadian Border in St Stephen, NB. The Canadian Border Services Agents searched the vehicle and located a large number of printed child pornography images. As a result, the RCMP District 1 in St Stephen and the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit were called to assist with the investigation. The Tennessee ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Section were are also contacted and are assisting with this investigation for follow up.
One man Verpo HAWKS, 45 years old, of Coalfield, Tennessee, was charged with Possession of Child Pornography Section 163.1(4)(a) of the Criminal Code and Smuggling Illegal Goods Section 159 of the Canada Customs Act. Hawks attended St Stephen Provincial Court on November 13th, 2007 where he plead not guity to both charges. Hawks waived his bail hearing and has been remanded to jail until his trial which is scheduled for December 19th, 2007 in St Stephen. The other three individuals were not charged and were released back to the United States.
This investigation highlights the positive results attained through partnerships between all agencies involved which resulted in a successful investigation.
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Contact:
Cpl Jackie Basque
RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit
506-452-4993

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