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Charges laid in Hamilton child exploitation investigation

The Hamilton Police ICE (Internet Child Exploitation) Unit has laid charges following an investigation that started early last year.

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Police say they traced an child pornography image that was uploaded to an online chat application back to a Hamilton residence.

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In June 2017, police executed a search warrant and seized numerous electronic devices.

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A forensic analysis lead to the discovery of digital images and videos of child pornography.

A 30-year-old Hamilton man is charged with possession of child pornography.

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