Ottawa police have charged a 61-year-old American man with possessing and importing child pornography.

Police say John Bird was charged following an investigation by Canada Border Services at Ottawa's Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Monday night.

Police say Bird was entering Canada through the United States when border officials allegedly found child abuse images on his USB storage device.

Bird is also charged with smuggling prohibited material into Canada.

He was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.