Illegal hunting, illegal trail bike riding and anti-social behaviour around Tumut were targeted during two police operations last weekend.
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Officers from the Riverina Police District conducted Operation Long Plain on November 9–11 that targeted people entering restricted areas of the National Park, around the High Plains area.
The operation involved officers from the RPD, specialist Rural Crime Prevention Team officers and members of the National Park and Wildlife Service.
Several damaged padlocks were seized and will be forensically examined.
Tumbarumba police Sergeant Craig Middleton said the operation came after a number of reports about damaged gates recently.
“There’s been reports in the past few months about gates being cut and people gaining access to those areas,” Sergeant Middleton said.
“It’s that time of the year where illegal hunting practices happen more because of the warmer weather.”
There’s been reports in the past few months about gates being cut and people gaining access to those areas.
- Sergeant Craig Middleton, Riverina Police District
RPD’s Detective Inspector Stephen Radford said that they were planning additional operations in the National Park during the summer.
“We work closely with the Department of Primary Industries who provide people opportunities to hunt legally, and it is a shame that people still insist on following illegal means of doing so,” Detective Inspector Radford said.
“People interested in legal hunting opportunities are encouraged to contact the Game Licensing Unit who have an office right here in Tumut.”
Similarly, Sergeant Middleton said they would be conducting future operations “as frequently as resources would allow us” and encouraged those seeking to hunt to pursue it legally.
- For more about hunting: Department of Primary Industries
Meanwhile, Operation Tumut Common began on Friday, November 9, targeting illegal trail bike riders and anti-social behaviour in the Wereboldera State Conservation Area.
Police are seeking information about the rider of an unregistered orange KTM motorcycle seen in the area on Sunday.
“We’re still requesting for anyone with information about that vehicle,” Sergeant Middleton said.
A number of people have been breath tested in and around the Tumut Common
Police remind people the area is a road and vehicles using it need to be registered.
Large fines apply to those using unregistered vehicles.
“Users of the Tumut Common need to be mindful to residents of the area and respectful in regards to noise and rubbish pollution,” Sergeant Middleton said.
“We will be patrolling the Tumut Common as a regular part of our duties to contribute to community safety and crime prevention.”
Anyone with more information about the KTM motorcycle is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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