Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged 36 men with a combined total of 128 offences as part of a child sexual exploitation investigation.

The accused range in age from 18 to 73, the OPP said in a news release on Thursday.

Police said investigators used undercover techniques to access online chat rooms and social media applications to identify, locate and arrest people looking to sexually exploit children.

"These results highlight a sobering reality: predators can easily reach children in online spaces," OPP Det. Staff Sgt. Tim Brown said in the release.

"We urge parents and guardians to remain vigilant and to talk to your children about staying safe online. Just as you wouldn't leave your child alone in a city, don't let them navigate the online world alone."

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