Police are appealing for information after sheep were recovered from a property near Brewarrina yesterday.
After receiving information from the public, Rural Crime Investigators executed a search warrant at a Gongolgon property, about 65km south of Brewarrina, just after 8am (Wednesday 9 January 2019).
Officers mustered 64 sheep that are believed to have been stolen, after ear tags had been removed and replaced and new ear markings branded.
An unregistered firearm and ammunition was also seized.
State Rural Crime Co-ordinator, Detective Inspector Cameron Whiteside, said police take rural crime theft very seriously.
“Rural crime costs millions of dollars every year. Theft of livestock, produce and equipment, trespassing and other crimes affect people’s livelihood and well-being.
“NSW Police Force needs the community’s help to identify people involved in rural crime. With a state-wide network of experienced and dedicated Rural Crime Investigators, we can work with rural communities to prevent and solve these crimes,” he said.
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
