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Nunavut RCMP charge and arrest Gjoa Haven man with possession of child pornography

Police have charged a man from Gjoa Haven with possession of child pornography, according to a news release on Thursday. On June 11, while investigating an unrelated matter, Gjoa Haven RCMP said officers learned of allegations of a person in possession of child pornography.

A 30-year-old man appeared before a justice of the peace and was remanded into custody

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Police have charged a man from Gjoa Haven with possession of child pornography, according to a news release on Thursday. He is now in custody and set to make a court appearance on July 14. (CBC)

Police have charged a man from Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, with possession of child pornography, according to a news release on Thursday.

On June 11, while investigating an unrelated matter, Gjoa Haven RCMP said officers learned of allegations of a person in possession of child pornography.

A search warrant was executed at a residence where electronics were seized "in support of the allegations," the release says.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged. He appeared before a justice of the peace and was remanded into custody.

He's scheduled for a court appearance on July 14 at the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit.

Nunavut RCMP said Nunavummiut youth can call the Kids Kamatsiaqtut Helpline at 1-800-265-3333 if they are in need to talk to someone or if they are facing any troubles or concerns. To learn more visit the helpline's website.