Upper Granville, N.S. man facing child pornography charges

A 29-year-old man is facing child pornography charges after RCMP searched a home in Upper Granville, N.S., Thursday.

RCMP say their Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant and arrested Joshua Aaron Evans.

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ICE was assisted by the RCMP Technological Crime Unit, RCMP Special Tactical Operations and Kings District RCMP.

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Evans is facing a slew of charges including accessing, distribution and possession of child pornography. As well, he is charged with failing to comply with a probation order and failing to comply with a prohibition order.

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He has been remanded and is scheduled to return to Annapolis Royal Provincial Court on Aug. 1.