A province-wide police investigation into online child exploitation has led to 17 arrests and 55 charges.
Project Brace involved 15 police services, including Niagara Regional Police, working with the OPP's Child Sexual Exploitation Unit.
Investigators seized 424 electronic devices while targeting people accused of making, possessing or distributing child sexual abuse material.
No victims were directly identified during the investigation, but 23 cases remain active.
Police say protecting children online requires a coordinated effort involving law enforcement, parents, educators and technology providers.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)