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SYDNEY, N.S. — Child pornography charges against two men were dismissed Monday during a provincial court appearance.

Joseph Edward Strickland, 27, of Lingan Road, was charged with making child pornography available and with possession of child porn.

The offences were alleged to have occurred in Sydney between October 2014 and January 2015.

James Anthony Duhamel, 26, of Dominion, was charged with possession of child pornography and making available child pornography.

Both accused had previously entered pleas of not guilty.

In dismissing the charges, the Crown said there was no reasonable expectation of a successful prosecution on the offences.