The Fredericton police chief says the force is about to formally close its investigation of a local blogger and it will soon return the man's computer equipment.


Officers searched Charles LeBlanc's home in January and seized his computer equipment in connection with allegations he criminally libelled a member of the force in comments posted online.


LeBlanc, who writes a blog on politics and social justice issues, can expect a return of his equipment back very shortly, said Barry MacKnigh


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