An 18-year-old is facing charges after an investigation by the N.W.T. RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
Police reported the investigation began last month.
They said the suspect was arrested on June 23. Following his arrest, a search warrant was executed at a home in Inuvik.
“Several electronic devices were seized, which will be sent for forensics examination,” said police.
RCMP said the suspect is facing multiple charges, including possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, distribution, transmission or making available CSAEM.
Police said the suspect appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was subsequently released on conditions imposed by the court, including no contact with anyone under the age of 16 unless in the company of an approved adult, not to attend a public park, swimming area, daycare, school, playground, public library or community centre where persons under the age of 16 are expected to be present.
They added that the suspect is also not permitted to continue any employment or volunteer in a capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards a person under the age of 16.
Police said the ICE Unit is continuing the investigation.
“At present time, there is no indication that any children in the region have been victims of abuse related to this case.”
