Timmins Police Official-BadgeAs a result of a comprehensive investigation by the Timmins Police Service, a Rouyn-Noranda man is facing child pornography charges.

Youssef DARDARI, 32 of Rouyn-Noranda, has been charged with:

  • one count Possession of Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • one count of Access Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4.1) of the Criminal Code of Canada and
  • one count of Possession of child Pornography for the Purpose of Distribution contrary to section 163.1(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada

These charges formed part of a larger, more complex, province wide investigation which was unveiled at a Provincial Strategy Conference that was held in Toronto in April.

Youseff DARDARI was arrested on Friday May 13th in Rouyn Noranda by Timmins Police officers with the assistance of Rouyn-Noranda Surete de Quebec police officers.

He was returned to Timmins where he was held pending a bail hearing slated for this morning.

This investigation was a joint forces investigation between Sault Saint Marie Police, Timmins Police Service and the Surete du Quebec – Rouyn Noranda Detachment.

The Timmins Police Service is grateful for their logistical, technical and investigative assistance with this matter.