Rural crime investigators have been targeting illegal hunting and trespassing across the Central West and beyond for some time, after a number of offences were detected in regional NSW over recent months, with investigations ramping up last week.
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Investigators conducted a targeted operation farther west, specifically around Nyngan and Cobar, last week which was aimed at disrupting the behaviours in those areas.
Police conducted a number of vehicle stops between May 25 and 27, inspecting local goat depots and conducting a number of livestock carrier inspections as well.
Rural Crime Investigators stopped one vehicle at a service station in Nyngan, at 7.15pm on May 25, and the driver was found to have an outstanding warrant and was also driving while disqualified.
He also had a small amount of cannabis in his possession and the vehicle was found to be unregistered, he was taken to Nyngan Police Station and charged with numerous offences.
Police said overall behaviour was positive, officers stopped a number of vehicles and the occupants were found to be law-abiding hunters travelling to and from properties.
"It was great to great for our RCIs to get out and speak to local farmers as well as several lawful hunters who were more than happy to speak to us," Detective sergeant Bennett Nolan, from the Rural Crime Prevention Team, said.
"Pleasingly, we did not detect any illegal hunters and did not receive any reports of illegal hunting or trespass offences over the three days.
"Through operations such as this we not only target those doing the wrong thing, but it gives us a chance to gather valuable intelligence by saturating an area and speaking to locals, who are our ears and eyes on the ground.
"These operations are intelligence driven so if you know of illegal hunting taking place or have been a victim, please make sure you report it."
Anyone with information can do so via 131 444 or make a report at their local police station, or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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