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Sarnia Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

An extensive police investigation has resulted in child pornography charges being laid against a 47-year-old Sarnia man.

Constable Les Jones says city police detectives and the Chatham-Kent Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at a northend Sarnia residence Tuesday night.

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Constable Jones says several computers and other devices were seized and are being analyzed for illegal content.

The accused man's name is being withheld while the investigation continues.

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