Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Gippsland › Latest news › Latrobe Local NewsFirearms Seized In MorwellOn Monday May 3, Victoria Police and a Wildlife Officer from the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) interviewed a Morwell man about shooting protected wildlife. It was alleged that several weeks prior he illegally shot approximately 20 protected birds near The man had his Firearms Licence suspended immediately and had five firearms and approximately 4,000 rounds of ammunition seized after the interview. The man will be charged on summons under both the Wildlife Act and Firearms Act for these offences. DSE Wildlife Officer Anthony Ball said that these types of offences are always taken extremely seriously by DSE and the police, who will continue to be vigilant in dealing with offenders. Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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