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Cambridge, Ont. man arrested following child pornography investigation

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Waterloo Regional Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old Cambridge, Ont., man in connection with a recent child pornography investigation.

Police say an investigation began in July after they received a tip from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre regarding a person possessing and uploading child pornography in January.

They say the investigation led them to search a home in Cambridge on Wednesday before they made an arrest on Friday.

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Police say the man is facing multiple charges including possession of child pornography and making child pornography.

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They say he is currently in custody as he awaits a bail hearing.

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