Weapons seized, man charged following investigation into alleged illegal hunting - Central North PD

Thursday, 07 November 2024 05:39:15 PM

A man has been charged and several weapons have been seized following an investigation into alleged illegal hunting in the state’s western region.

In August 2024, officers attached to Central North Police District Rural Crime Prevention Team commenced an investigation following reports of alleged illegal hunting on public and private land in the Walgett area.

Following inquiries, a search warrant was executed at a property on Euroka Street, Walgett, about 8.30am on Thursday 24 October 2024.

Police allegedly located a firearm, compound bow, arrows, hunting knives, dog tracking devices as well as a large amounts of other hunting equipment.

The items were seized for forensic analysis.

Following further inquiries, a 49-year-old man was charged with six offences, including three counts of hunt game without declaration permitting hunting being in force, possess unregistered firearm – not pistol/prohibited firearm, possess unauthorised firearm and not keep firearm safely – not pistol/prohibited firearm.

He is due to appear before Walgett Local Court on Tuesday 14 January 2025.

Investigations are ongoing.

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