A 32-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit became involved in an investigation surrounding the distribution of child pornography through social media in June. 

Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Wallaceburg on Wednesday.

Two cell phones, a desktop computer and laptop computer were seized for analysis.     

The Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography and distributing child pornography. 

He was released with conditions, pending a future court date of Sept. 11.