The Manitoba RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) received several complaints from the RCMP National Child Exploitation Crime Centre regarding the possession of child pornography in western Manitoba. As a result of the complaint, on May 3, 2022, the ICE unit, the RCMP Digital Forensics Services Unit along with the assistance of Neepawa RCMP Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence in Arden, Manitoba.
Shawn Buchanan, 36, of Arden was arrested at the scene and has been charged with:
Possession of Child Pornography
Accessing Child Pornography
Making Child Pornography Available
Luring x2
Fail to Comply
He was remanded into custody.
The RCMP ICE Unit is committed to combatting the online exploitation of children in Manitoba.