A 33‑year‑old man from Tracadie has been charged following an investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police said the Internet Child Exploitation Unit began its investigation in September after the Canada Border Services Agency intercepted a child‑like sex doll at a mail centre.

Officers from several RCMP units searched a home in Tracadie‑Sheila on Wednesday.

Police said they arrested the man at the scene and seized the doll along with several electronic devices.

The following day, charges of possession and importation of child sexual abuse and exploitation material were laid. RCMP said the man remains in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing on Friday.

Police are asking anyone who may be a victim or who has information about similar crimes to contact their local police.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS, the P3 Mobile App, or Secure Web Tips.