In September, Niagara Regional Police began investigating the sexual extortion of a youth from the U.S.
Following a tip from American law enforcement, the NRPS ICE Unit started an investigation.
On November 7, police executed a search warrant at a Welland residence, seizing devices containing data.
A forensic examination revealed evidence that 32-year-old Dylan Allan Smith was extorting minors online in multiple countries.
Smith was arrested on November 13 for possession of child pornography and remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
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