Two Welland residents arrested in child exploitation investigation

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A child exploitation investigation in Welland has led to two arrests. 

Niagara Regional Police say officers called in the Internet Child Exploitation Unit after responding to a residence on June 17. 

Following an investigation, 40-year-old Kory Hodgins and 32-year-old Brianna Gearing, both of Welland, were arrested. 

Police say each is charged with making, possessing and making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

(Written by Brandon Warby)