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A Bassano man faces charged related to child pornography following a search of a home in the community on July 20, 2023. (Photo: ALERT)

Southern Alberta man charged with child pornography offences

Jul 28, 2023 | 11:55 AM

BASSANO, AB – Charges relating to child pornography have been laid.

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s Child Exploitation Unit, along with Bassano RCMP, executed a search warrant at a home in Bassano.

During the search, the RCMP said a number of electronic devices, including a desktop computer, were seized.

Merle Gaffney, 66, of Bassano, faces one count each of accessing and possessing child pornography.

Following a bail hearing, he was released from custody on conditions. He is next scheduled to appear in court on August 2, 2023, in Brooks.

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