Halifax man charged with human trafficking, sex assault, child porn

CTV Atlantic: N.S. man facing sex-related charges A Halifax man is facing charges of human trafficking, sexual assault and child porn. CTV's Amanada Debison explains.

A 44-year-old Halifax man is facing a slew of human trafficking, sexual assault and child pornography charges involving three underage girls.

Halifax Regional Police launched an investigation Sunday regarding a man who allegedly directed and influenced a 14-year-old girl, a 16-year-old, and a 17-year-old girl for the purpose of prostitution.

Police executed a search warrant on Quartz Drive Thursday morning. A man was arrested at the scene without incident.

Duncan Robertson Wright is facing a total of 20 charges:

Police say it’s not common for so many charges to be laid in one case, and tell CTV News the investigation unfolded quickly.

Wright appeared in Halifax provincial court Thursday afternoon to face the charges. He’s due back in court next Tuesday for a bail hearing.