Operation Brushwood is an ongoing proactive operation targeting rural-related offending.
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Louie Cina
Police have issued 36 infringement notices and laid charges following a multi-agency rural crime operation in the NSW’s south in August.
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Three charges were laid for traffic, outstanding warrant and firearm offences, and several infringement notices were issued under the Feral Animal Control Act, Enclosed Lands Protection Act, Biosecurity Act, National Parks and Wildlife Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Three firearms and five electrical Taser collars were also seized during the five-day police blitz.
In addition to the charges and infringement notices, officers conducted safe storage inspections, vehicle and person searches, compliance inspections at wool, hide and skin dealers, livestock inspections and inspections under the Protection of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Operation Brushwood, an ongoing proactive operation, began in 2024, targeting rural-related offences, including actions that affect biodiversity, livestock offences and cruelty towards animals in southern NSW.
The latest operation took place between August 13 and August 17 and was led by officers from NSW Police’s Rural Crime Prevention team, who were assisted by members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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