Child pornography investigation that began in U.S. leads to Calgary man being charged – Calgary [Video]

A Calgary man has been charged with making, accessing and possessing child pornography in connection with an investigation that was first initiated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

In a news release issued Tuesday, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team said Marco Farrier, 32, has been charged but was released from custody with conditions. His next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.

ALERT said its internet child exploitation (ICE) unit received information from U.S. authorities in June “alleging that a Calgary man was connected to a California man who was charged in November 2023 with several counts relating to child sexual abuse.”

Investigators believe Farrier was in a relationship with Nicholas Des Barres from California. In late 2023, U.S. law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on his California home.

“In searching his home, 28 devices were seized and forensic analysis located messages with Farrier dating back to 2016,” …