RCMP-RNC IICE charges St. John’s man with online child exploitation offences

May 26, 2026 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Following a lengthy investigation conducted by the RCMP-RNC Integrated Internet Child Exploitation (IICE) Unit, 72-year-old Brian Griffin of St. John’s was arrested on April 30, 2026, and is charged with online child exploitation offences.

In October 2025, IICE executed a search warrant at a St. John’s home in relation to a report of online child exploitation activity. Electronics were seized and subsequently analyzed.

The results of the forensic analysis, as well as other evidence collected, led to Griffin’s arrest.

He is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Transmitting child sexual abuse and exploitation material – one count,
• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material – one count,
• Accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material – one count.

In accordance with arrest and release procedures, Griffin was released on conditions designed to protect the general public. He is scheduled to appear in St. John’s Provincial Court on June 18, 2026.

Child pornography cases require complex forensic examination of seized electronics followed, by additional investigation actions. Consequently, criminal charges in these cases are often laid many months after the execution of a search warrant.

The RCMP-RNC IICE team encourages caregivers and youth to learn about current online threats and safety practices at www.cybertip.ca, www.protectchildren.ca, www.kidsintheknow.ca  and www.dontgetsextorted.ca.

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