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St. John's man, 54, charged with accessing and distributing child pornography

A St. John's man has been arrested and charged in a child pornography investigation.

Arrest made Saturday after investigation that began in Sept. 2016

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A 54-year-old man from St. John's has been arrested and charged after allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography. (maradon 333/Shutterstock)

A St. John's man has been arrested and charged in a child pornography investigation.

The 54-year-old was arrested Saturday, following a year-long investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement's child exploitation branch.

The man has been charged with accessing and making available child pornography.

He was released on conditions on Oct. 2 and will appear in court again on Nov. 3.