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A Thunder Bay resident is facing a child pornography-related charge following a Cyber Crimes investigation.

In March city police received an online tip that sparked the investigation.

On Thursday the Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant on Huron Cresent where they located and arrested the accused.

A 23-year-old Thunder Bay resident has been charged with possession of child pornography.

The accused appeared in court on Thursday and has been released with a future court date.