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Toronto man arrested on child exploitation charges

The Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section and Homeland Security Investigations were involved in the joint investigation that led to the arrest. Global News

TORONTO – A Toronto man is facing child exploitation charges.

Police say 47-year-old Scott Hughes was arrested while trying to board a flight at Pearson International airport on Thursday.

Huges is charged with luring a person under 16 years of age and invitation to sexual touching.

The Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section and Homeland Security Investigations were involved in the joint investigation that led to the arrest.

Police allege Huges communicated with children online and had planned to travel to meet a child.

Investigators also say they believe there may be more victims.

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