Police have wrapped up a three-day operation targeting illegal hunting, trespassing and theft from rural properties in the Hunter Valley.
Officers say they carried out vehicle searches, rural property inspections, safe storage inspections and 40 roadside breath tests – resulting in nine charges.
Four people were issued with a Court Attendance Notice and 15 fines were issued for breaches of the companion animal act.
Hunter Valley Police District Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Matthew Zimmer, says the operation will help rural communities become safer.
“The goal of these operations is to prevent and reduce crime by targeting illegal hunting, trespassing and theft from rural properties. Activities focused on compliance, with several livestock carrier and firearms safe storage inspections.”
The operation gave us the opportunity to strengthen community engagement and our existing partnerships with local farmers and the community.”
