Halifax man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

A Halifax Regional Police officer's badge is pictured. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic)

A 56-year-old Halifax man is facing charges of possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material following an investigation.

The Integrated Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at a Beech Street residence on May 12, according to a news release from the Halifax Regional Police. They reportedly seized electronic devices and a firearm.

Geoffrey Puxon Barnes is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to face charges of:

• possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
• accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material
• careless use/storage of a firearm
• unauthorized possession of a firearm
• possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized

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