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MONTREAL – Quebec provincial police called it their biggest catch so far in their fight against child pornography.

Since Monday, 28 suspects have been arrested in 25 cities across the province.

“Today is a historic day,” said Surete du Quebec (SQ) spokesperson Sgt. Martine Asselin to reporters.

READ MORE: Quebec provincial police crackdown on juvenile pornography

The operation is called Project Mainmise.

The suspects, all men aged from 21 to 68, have been charged with possessing, distributing, and producing child pornography.

Quebec provincial police say they’ve arrested 28 men in a sweeping crackdown on online juvenile pornography. H/O Surete du Quebec

One suspect is facing a count of sexual assault.

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He allegedly abused a five-year-old boy.

“The men arrested have one common characteristic,” said Lt. Jean Lafreniere from the Surete-du-Quebec.

“They are all sexual predators.”

There was one name that stuck out in Thursday’s announcement: 51-year-old Francois Bourdon.

Francois Bourdon. Courtesy: L'Echo du Nord

He is the director of the Portage Therapy Centre north of Montreal.

The Lac Echo facility in Prevost specializes in helping teenagers with substance problems.

Portage is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

“He has been suspended,” Portage spokeperson Seychelle Harding told Global News.

“I can’t tell you any more. We are currently discussing the issue now.”

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Francois Bourdon was one of seven men highlighted by the SQ during the news conference.

They say he could be linked to other sex-related crimes.

Anyone with information that could help police is encouraged to call the SQ Tip Line: 1-800-659-4264.