A 49-year-old man from Richibucto-Village, N.B., has been charged in connection with an investigation into child pornography in Richibucto-Village, N.B.
The investigation, led by the New Brunswick RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, began in February 2024, following information received from the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre.
On September 11, 2024, members of the New Brunswick RCMP ICE Unit, members of the Richibucto RCMP and the RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a residence in Richibucto-Village, N.B. A 49-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and police seized several electronic devices as part of their investigation. He was later released on conditions, pending a future court appearance.
On February 5, 2025, Steven Victor Smith was charged with possessing of child pornography and transmitting child pornography.
On February 7, 2025, Steven Victor Smith appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and is scheduled to return to court on March 7, 2025.
The New Brunswick RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit includes members from the Saint John Police Force and the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force.
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