At least 70 people in the New York City area have been arrested recently following a probe into the anonymous exchange of child pornography.
The Associated Press reports that the five-week investigation, which was conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, concluded last week. Overall, at least 70 men and one woman are expected to be charged in what law enforcement officials are calling one of the largest child pornography busts on a local level ever.
The investigation began in January after Mount Pleasant police chief Brian Fanelli was arrested on charges for possessing child pornography. The sweeping initiative resulted in the seizure of 600 computers, smartphones and tablet devices containing a staggering 175 terabytes of disturbing images.
The Associated Press added that the accused come from all walks of life:
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Furthermore, two NYPD officers and a member of the NYFD were also caught in the scandal:
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[via Associated Press and ABC News]
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