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The official account of Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, creating safer communities for all Albertans *Not monitored 24/7*

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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A 51-year-old Sherwood Park man faces new charges from ALERT ICE after allegedly using AI to manufacture child sexual abuse materials from victims’ public social media photos. Call 1-800-222-TIPS with any info. alert-ab.ca/sherwood-par...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Is your child safe on Snapchat? Take 5 minutes today to help with their privacy: Enable Ghost Mode, set up Family Center, and restrict contact to 'Friends Only'. Don't let strangers track or message your kids. Watch our full safety guide: #OnlineSafety
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
ALERT ICE urges families to turn OFF location sharing on apps like Snapchat. Following a recent Edmonton child-luring arrest in which a suspect tracked youths to their home for extortion, please review privacy settings with your kids today. Media Release: alert-ab.ca/ice-arrest-p...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
An eight-month investigation by ALERT and the Medicine Hat Police Service has led to a significant drug seizure and two arrests. Officers recovered $30,000 in illicit substances, including cocaine and GHB, taking a vital step toward keeping the community safe. Read: alert-ab.ca/two-drug-dea...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ALERT’s ICE team and Lacombe Police have charged a 35-year-old Lacombe man with child sexual exploitation offences following an investigation that originated from an FBI referral. Read the full details here: alert-ab.ca/alert-ice-la...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From helping build ALERT’s financial crimes team to now leading the organization. Jonathan Coughlan has been appointed CEO of ALERT, bringing decades of policing and public safety experience to the role. Full story: alert-ab.ca/jonathan-cou...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In what is believed to be the largest cash seizure in our agency's history, ALERT’s Calgary organized crime team has seized over $1 million in suspected drug money alongside $1.2 million in drugs, including fentanyl, MDMA, methamphetamine, and cocaine. alert-ab.ca/over-2-milli...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
ALERT | COURT UPDATE: An 18-year-old from Lloydminster has been sentenced to 4 years in custody for firearms trafficking following a 2025 ALERT investigation. Suspect illegal gang or weapons activity in your community? Contact your local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
85% of Canadian teens are being exposed to real-world violence or gore content on social media platforms, according to a survey by @cdnchildprotect and @diydigsafety. Here’s how to help reduce the risk that your teen will be exposed: cybertip.ca/en/online-ha...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Joint forces investigation leads to drugs, firearms seizures Lloydminster… A joint forces investigation spanning Alberta and Saskatchewan organized crime units has resulted in the seizure of nearly a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs and two handguns.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Help shape the future of one of Alberta’s most unique public safety organizations. ALERT is looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and help guide the organization’s continued success. Learn more at: ALERT-AB.CA/CAREERS
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
ALERT seizes millions in drugs, cash Edmonton… Over $7 million worth of drugs, $1 million cash, and 17 firearms were seized by ALERT following a series of search warrants that took place in Edmonton and Calgary. The seizure ranks amongst one of ALERT’s largest.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Edmonton… Over $7 million worth of drugs, $1 million cash, and 17 firearms were seized by ALERT following a series of search warrants that took place in Edmonton and Calgary. The seizure ranks amongst one of ALERT’s largest. alert-ab.ca/alert-seizes...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
ALERT | Hundreds of Weapons Seized as Part of Lethbridge Drug Bust Two dozen firearms and nearly 200 knives and edged weapons were seized as part of a drug trafficking investigation that took place in Lethbridge. alert-ab.ca/news-centre/
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
An Alberta family has learned that their new truck, bought from a dealership, was a stolen vehicle. Our Auto Theft unit says this a prolific problem, and it’s not just used vehicles targeted. New ones can also have their VINs tampered with. Watch: globalnews.ca/news/1172861...
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Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was stolen | Globalnews.ca
An Alberta family is out $40,000 with nothing to show for it after their new truck was seized by police. They had no idea it was stolen when they bought it.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
via @edmontonpolice.bsky.social Police warn of steady number of sextortion cases targeting youth in Edmonton: alert-ab.ca/police-warn-...
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Police warn of steady number of sextortion cases targeting youth in Edmonton - ALERT
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is warning parents, caregivers, and youth about an ongoing and persistent number of sextortion cases targeting young people.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT seized a handgun in the search of a North Lethbridge home. Read more: alert-ab.ca/handgun-seiz...
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Handgun seized from Lethbridge home - ALERT
Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT seized a handgun in the search of a North Lethbridge home.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
More than a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash was seized after several homes were searched in Fort McMurray. Read more: alert-ab.ca/six-charged-...
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Six charged following Fort McMurray drug investigation - ALERT
More than a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash was seized after several homes were searched in Fort McMurray.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Eight suspects have been charged following a two-year investigation that connected drug trafficking activity in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, and B.C.’s Lower Mainland. Read more: alert-ab.ca/project-fast...
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Project Fast tackles Fort McMurray drug network - ALERT
Eight suspects have been charged following a two-year investigation that connected drug trafficking activity in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, and B.C.’s Lower Mainland.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
A Bonnyville man is facing charges related to online child exploitation following an Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) investigation. Read more: alert-ab.ca/minor-league...
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Minor league baseball coach faces charges following ICE investigation - ALERT
A Bonnyville man is facing charges related to online child exploitation following an Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) investigation.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Today, February 10, is Safer Internet Day. Everyone has a role to play in protecting children online. Not sure how to start the conversation about online safety? @cdnchildprotect.bsky.social has free resources to help. #saferinternetday #sid2026 #betterinternetforkids
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
In September 2025, ALERT announced Project Cerberus, an extensive two-year investigation which dismantled a cross-border drug trafficking network and marked one of the largest drug seizures in Alberta history. Our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-new...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
In June 2025, ALERT arrested nine suspects, seized large amounts of cocaine, and restrained more than $2.5 million in assets linked to drug trafficking. Read more about Project Leadline and the rest of our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-newsmakers/
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
In May 2025, ALERT announced that $3 million worth of cocaine and other drugs was seized from an Edmonton-area home. Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for April 27, 2026. Look back on all of our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-new...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Three loaded firearms were seized as the result of an investigation into Calgary-based drug traffickers. ALERT also seized roughly a quarter million dollars’ worth of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl with help from @calgarypolice.bsky.social Read more: alert-ab.ca/firearms-sei...
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Firearms seized from suspected Calgary drug dealers - ALERT
Three loaded firearms were seized as the result of an investigation into Calgary-based drug traffickers.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
In April 2025, six people were charged in an extensive organized crime investigation in Grande Prairie. Project Glacier was a two-year investigation led by ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime team. Look back on all of our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-new...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
RCMP have charged a 46-year-old Brooks man with human trafficking and believe there could be more victims. Brooks RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) worked in partnership with ALERT's Human Trafficking Unit. Read more via @calgaryherald.com calgaryherald.com/news/crime/b...
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Brooks man charged with human trafficking, RCMP believe there could be more victims
A 46-year-old Brooks man has been charged with human trafficking and other offences, RCMP said Tuesday.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
In March 2025, ALERT Medicine Hat's organized crime team arrested three people and seized a loaded handgun and a kilogram of methamphetamine upon learning that drugs were being couriered into Medicine Hat. Look back on all of our top newsmakers of 2025 here: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-newsmakers/
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
This month is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month, and we're joining communities across the world in recognizing 50 years of the Crime Stoppers movement. Over the years, more than 130,000 anonymous tips have led to 7,500 arrests, 12,700 charges laid and 15,000 cases solved.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
In February 2025, three men were arrested in relation to a human trafficking operation that stretched across Canada. Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, Jean Rodnil Dubois and Clyde Elien-Abbot face a total of 25 charges. Our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-newsmakers/
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
In January 2025, we saw specialized enforcement teams, including ALERT Lloydminster’s organized crime team, the RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT) and RCMP, partner and arrest a well-known drug dealer. Our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-newsmakers/
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
ALERT exists to build safer communities. Take a look back at some of our top stories of 2025. Watch: youtu.be/7_hYqC66-lI?...
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Top Newsmakers '25
YouTube video by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Stay tuned... we're taking a look back on our top newsmakers of 2025 and sharing updates on our favourite files from the past year. More to come...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
On behalf of all of us at ALERT, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
An additional 17 charges have been laid against an Edmonton man arrested earlier this year for child luring and child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) related offences. Read more: alert-ab.ca/update-addit...
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UPDATE: Additional charges laid against Edmonton man accused of luring, sexual assault - ALERT
An additional 17 charges have been laid against an Edmonton man.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
ICYMI: Police pitch ways for parents to help keep kids safe as AI porn threat grows Read more via @cdnpress.bsky.social www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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Police pitch ways for parents to help keep kids safe as AI porn threat grows
CALGARY - As more children and youth find fake, AI-generated pornographic photos of them circulated online, one investigator says to stay safe, lock it down.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
S/Sgt. Alison Church with our ICE unit spoke with media this morning regarding the Edmonton teacher charged with multiple sexual offences involving a student.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
An Edmonton teacher at Hilwie Hamdon School has been charged by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit with multiple sexual offences involving a student. Read more: alert-ab.ca/teacher-char...
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Teacher charged for offences involving student - ALERT
An Edmonton teacher at Hilwie Hamdon School has been charged by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A Quebec man has been arrested by ALERT for suspected drug and human trafficking offences in Calgary. Read more: alert-ab.ca/calgary-man-...
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Calgary man arrested for human trafficking offences - ALERT
A Quebec man has been arrested by ALERT for suspected drug and human trafficking offences in Calgary.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has charged a 17-year-old student after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Read more: alert-ab.ca/teen-facing-...
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Teen facing charges relating to AI-related child sexual abuse material - ALERT
ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has charged a high school student after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Follow us everywhere and stay in the know about the latest news in your community. Instagram: instagram.com/alertalberta/ Threads: threads.net/@alertalberta YouTube: youtube.com/@AlbertaCFSEU
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Warrants have been issued for three drug dealers allegedly operating in the Lloydminster area. ALERT has seized more than $30,000 worth of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. Read more: alert-ab.ca/warrants-iss...
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Warrants issued for three Lloydminster drug dealers - ALERT
Warrants have been issued for three drug dealers allegedly operating in the Lloydminster area.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit works closely with community partners including @SaffronCentre when children are involved in our investigations. Community Educator, Cameron, explains why shame can be a barrier to reporting online abuse or exploitation. Watch: youtu.be/fQS4Sennckg?...
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ICE & Saffron Centre - Barriers to reporting
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
ICYMI: Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges Read more via @LakelandToday www.lakelandtoday.ca/local-news/a...
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Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges
Following the arrest of a Vermilion man on child exploitation charges on Sept. 19, the RCMP is encouraging open communication between parents and children regarding online safety.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
ICYMI: Our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit works closely with community partners like @SaffronCentre when children are involved in our investigations. Community Educator, Maya, explains adolescent development and how it translates online. Watch: youtu.be/OfuKqGiqCEU?...
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ICE & Saffron Centre - Youth behaviour online
YouTube video by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
“AI is moving at leaps and bounds,” said S/Sgt. Mark Auger with our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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AI an increasing concern for child advocates, law enforcement
Child advocates say the countdown is on for the federal government to enact tougher laws against online harms, especially as artificial intelligence becomes a more frequent component of online child s...
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Drug endangerment act charges have been laid against a suspected Fort McMurray mother who allegedly exposed her child to drug trafficking activity. Read more: alert-ab.ca/fort-mcmurra...
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Fort McMurray drug dealer charged with child endangerment - ALERT
Drug endangerment act charges have been laid against a suspected Fort McMurray.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit works closely with community partners like the Saffron Centre when children are involved in our investigations. Community Educator, Maya, explains adolescent development and how it translates to their online behaviour. Watch: youtu.be/OfuKqGiqCEU?...
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ICE & Saffron Centre - Youth behaviour online
YouTube video by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
ICYMI: Leduc RCMP charge four in 'disturbing' child pornography investigation, with help from ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Read more @edmontonjournal.com edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/l...
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Leduc RCMP charge four in 'disturbing' child pornography investigation
Four people are facing child porn charges after a summer investigation into a Leduc man led officers to charge three more in Edmonton.
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ALERT Alberta @alertalberta.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
An undercover investigation by Guelph Police has led to the arrest of a Calgary man on child pornography and luring charges. Officers there determined the man was in Alberta and the file was sent to our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Read more: www.guelphpolice.ca/en/guelph-ch...
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Guelph child exploitation investigation leads to arrest in Calgary
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